NYT Dictionary

MOROCCO

/ˈmərɑkoʊ/
Nounmo-ROC-como-roc-co · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A soft leather, made from goatskin, used especially in bookbinding.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From the country name of Morocco, from which this leather was originally imported. Compare maroquin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

maroquinmorocco leathermarocmarruecoscongressleather

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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