NYT Dictionary

HOMOGENY

/həˈmɑd͡ʒəni/
Nounho-MOG-e-nyho-mog-e-ny · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Similarity in structure, though of different function, because of genetic relationships.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From homo- + -geny.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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