NYT Dictionary

PONGEE

/ˈpɑnd͡ʒi/
NounPON-geepon-gee · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A soft unbleached silk, from China or India, from silkworms that feed on oak leaves.

Etymology

Origin: Chinese

From Mandarin 本機/本机 (běnjī, literally “one’s own loom; home-woven; homemade”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

corduroycottonfabricnylon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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