Meaning
Any of the genus Curculio of weevils.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from translingual Curculio, from Latin curculiō (“weevil”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acorn weevilnut weevilinsect
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 2021, 2026.