NYT Dictionary

PLACENTAL

AdjectiveNounPLA-cen-talpla-cen-tal · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the placenta.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From post-classical Latin placentalis, corresponding to placenta + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

eutherian

Antonyms

aplacental

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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