NYT Dictionary

OCELOT

/ˈɑsəlɑt/
NounO-ce-loto-ce-lot · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

An American feline carnivore (Leopardus pardalis, syn. Felis pardalis) covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches which are variously arranged.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French ocelot, a word formed by Buffon from Classical Nahuatl ōcēlōtl (“jaguar”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chatianimalantelopearmadillobatchameleoncheetahconfettielephanthare

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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