NYT Dictionary

THULIA

/ˈθuːliːə/
NounTHU-li-athu-li-a · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2024

Meaning

The rare earth thulium oxide, Tm₂O₃.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From New Latin thūlia. Named in 1879 by Swedish chemist Per Teodor Cleve.

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, 2023, 2024.

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