NYT Dictionary
KANTELE
/ˈkɑntəleɪ̯/NounKAN-te-lekan-te-le · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
A plucked string instrument (a zither) of the Baltic psaltery family, traditionally with five strings but now more widely varying, originating in the folk music of Finland, where it is seen as a national symbol.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Finnish kantele. Ultimate etymology contested; see Proto-Finnic *kandël for theories.
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 2020.