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MEDAKA
/ˈmɪdækə/NounME-da-kame-da-ka · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
Oryzias latipes, a small Japanese ricefish, popular for use in aquariums.
Etymology
Origin: Japanese
Borrowed from Japanese メダカ.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Japanese killifishJapanese rice fish
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.