NYT Dictionary

TARLATAN

/ˈtɑrlətən/
NounTAR-la-tantar-la-tan · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023

Meaning

A thin muslin with an open weave, once used for ballgowns etc.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Probably from Milanese tarlantanna.

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, 2020, 2023.

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