NYT Dictionary

DAHLIA

/ˈdæl.jə/

NounDAHL-iadahl-ia · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Any plant of the genus Dahlia, tuberous perennial flowering plants native to Mexico.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Named 1791 after Anders Dahl, by Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

colorflowerpigmentplumpurple

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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