NYT Dictionary

VIBRIO

/ˈvɪbriː.ˌoʊ/
NounVIB-ri-ovib-ri-o · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022

Meaning

Any of several bacteria, of the genus Vibrio, shaped like a curved rod.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From the genus name.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vibrionamebicamoebaanaerobebacillusbacteriabugcoccusfungusgerm

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 2022.

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