Meaning
A component of armor, consisting of overlapping plates designed to protect the buttocks.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French culet, diminutive of cul (“bottom”), from Latin culus (“arse”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
garde de reinhoguine
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, 2024, 2025.