NYT Dictionary

VOLCANIC

/vɔlˈkænɪk/
AdjectiveNounvol-CAN-icvol-can-ic · 3 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a volcano or volcanoes.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French volcanique, from volcan (“volcano”); and/or directly from volcan(o) + -ic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

volcanianVulcanianburstingcombustibleedgyemotionaleruptiveexcitableexplosivefierce

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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