NYT Dictionary
FLORIN
/ˈflɔɹɪn/NounFLOR-inflor-in · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
Any of several gold coins once produced in Florence, Italy; model for the other currencies.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English florin, floren, from Old French florin, from Italian fiorino (“little flower”). Doublet of fiorino and forint.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2024.