NYT Dictionary

DAPHNE

/ˈdæf.niː/
NounDAPH-nedaph-ne · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Any one of least 50 species of shrub in the genus Daphne of the family Thymelaeaceae, some of which are grown as ornamentals.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From translingual Daphne, from Ancient Greek δάφνη (dáphnē, “laurel”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shrub

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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