Meaning
The African weaverbird (genus Quelea).
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin quelea, coined as a specific name by Linnaeus; of uncertain etymology but possibly related to Late Latin qualea (“quail”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dioch
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 2023, 2026.