Meaning
A person who is easily tricked or imposed on; a dupe, a gullible person.
Etymology
Origin: Celtic languages
Uncertain. Short for cullion? Compare Irish cuallaí (“companion”)
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, 2022, 2024, 2026.