NYT Dictionary

TOWHEE

/ˈtoʊhiː/
NounTOW-heetow-hee · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

Any of several species of birds of the genera Pipilo and Melozone.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Imitative of the call of the eastern towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

magpie

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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