NYT Dictionary

IBEX

/ˈaɪbɛks/
NounI-bexi-bex · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin ībex (“chamois”), possibly from Iberian or Aquitanian; akin to Old Spanish bezerro (“bull”) (modern becerro (“yearling”)).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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