NYT Dictionary
PUTTYROOT
/ˈpətiː.ˌruːt/NounPUT-ty-rootput-ty-root · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
An American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From putty + root. First use appears c. 1822 in the writings of the botanist Amos Eaton.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Adam and Eve
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 2019.