NYT Dictionary
MARGARITA
/ˌmɑɹ.ɡəˈɹi.tə/Nounmar-ga-RI-tamar-ga-ri-ta · 4 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
A cocktail made with tequila, an orange-flavoured liqueur, and lemon or lime juice, often served with salt encrusted on the rim of the glass.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-Iranian *mr̥gás Proto-Iranian *mr̥gáhder. Proto-Iranian *mŕ̥ga-ahri-ita-der.? Ancient Greek μαργᾰρῑ́της (margărī́tēs)der. Latin margarītader. Spanish margaritabor. English margarita Borrowed from Spanish margarita. Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarite, Margherita, and marguerite.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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