NYT Dictionary

CORACOID

/ˈkɔrə.ˌkɔiːd/
NounAdjectiveCOR-a-coidcor-a-coid · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Part of the scapula that projects towards the sternum in mammals; the coracoid process

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin corax + -oid.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

coracoideum

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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026.

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