NYT Dictionary
CYMENE
/ˈsaɪmiːn/NounCY-menecy-mene · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
Any of several isomeric naturally occurring terpenoid hydrocarbons; a constituent of a number of essential oils, most commonly the oil of cumin and thyme.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Probably from Ancient Greek κύμινον (kúminon), the root of cumin.
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 2024.