NYT Dictionary
DRACONIAN
/dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/AdjectiveNoundra-CO-ni-andra-co-ni-an · 4 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) + -ian, from Ancient Greek Δράκων (Drákōn), after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws. See δράκων (drákōn, “dragon”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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