NYT Dictionary
MANZANITA
/ˌmɑn.zəˈniː.tə/NounMAN-zani-taman-zani-ta · 3 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Any evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Arctostaphylos, especially Arctostaphylos manzanita, having smooth red or orange bark and stiff, twisting branches.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Borrowed from Spanish manzanita, so named because the fruits look like little apples.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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