NYT Dictionary
PULLULATE
/ˈpʌl.jʊ.leɪt/VerbPUL-lu-latepul-lu-late · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
To multiply rapidly.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin pullulātus, perfect passive participle of pullulō (“sprout forth”), from pullulus (“a young animal, a sprout”), diminutive of pullus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2020.