NYT Dictionary
PHELONION
/fəˈləʊniən/NounPHE-lo-ni-onphe-lo-ni-on · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A liturgical vestment worn by a priest of the Eastern Christian tradition, equivalent to the chasuble of the Western tradition.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek φαιλόνιον (phailónion).
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 2026.