NYT Dictionary

ETAMINE

/ˈɛtə.ˌmiːn/
NounET-a-mineet-a-mine · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2025

Meaning

A soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French étamine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2025.

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