NYT Dictionary

OVULAR

/ˈoʊvdʒələr/
AdjectiveNounO-vu-laro-vu-lar · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Of or pertaining to an ovule.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From ovule + -ar. In the feminist sense, chosen as an opposite to seminar because of that term's etymological link with semen, the male sexual fluid.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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