NYT Dictionary

COCHIN

/ˌkoʊˈtʃɪn/
NounProper nounCO-chinco-chin · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A domestic hen of a large variety with feathered legs, full breast, and small tail.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Malayalam കൊച്ചി (kocci).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Cochin Chinachicken

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, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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