NYT Dictionary
DUODENUM
/ˌduəˈdinəm/Noundu-O-de-numdu-o-de-num · 4 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Medieval Latin duodēnum digitōrum (“space of twelve digits”) in reference to its length, from duodēnī (“twelve each”) + digitōrum, genitive plural of digitus (“finger; toe; digit”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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