Meaning
A low rhamnaceous shrub (Karwinskia humboldtiana) of the southwestern United States and Mexico, with poisonous berries.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From Spanish coyotillo; diminutive of coyote, which is able to eat its poisonous fruit without harm.
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 2022, 2024, 2025.