NYT Dictionary

GOWAN

/ˈɡəʊ.ən/
NounGOW-angow-an · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

A common daisy (Bellis perennis).

Etymology

Origin: Celtic languages

From Scots, from Scottish Gaelic [Term?].

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 2025.

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