NYT Dictionary

ILEUM

/ˈɪliːəm/
NounIL-e-umil-e-um · 3 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Via Medieval Latin from Latin ilia.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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