NYT Dictionary
PUBIC
/ˈpjuːbɪk/AdjectivePU-bicpu-bic · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
Of, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis or the pubes.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English pubis Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English pubic From pubis + -ic.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: