NYT Dictionary
JEBEL
/ˈd͡ʒɛbəl/NounJEB-eljeb-el · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
A hill, a mountain (especially in the Middle East or North Africa).
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French djebel, from Arabic جَبَل (jabal, “mountain”).
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.