Meaning
A chitinous bristle of an annelid worm.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek χαίτη (khaítē, “crest, mane, flowing hair, foliage”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
seta
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2024, 2025, 2026.