NYT Dictionary

DUCAL

/djuːkəl/
AdjectiveDU-caldu-cal · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a duke, a duchess, or the duchy or dukedom they hold.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French ducal, from Latin ducālis. Doublet of dogal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aristocraticchivalrousexaltedgenteelgentlegentlemanlikegentlemanlyhighkinglikekingly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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