NYT Dictionary
XEBEC
/ˈzibɛk/NounXE-becxe-bec · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
A small two-masted, and later three-masted, Mediterranean transport ship with an overhanging bow and stern.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French chebec, from Spanish xabeque or Catalan xabec or Italian sciabecco, from Arabic شُبَّاك (šubbāk, “fishing-net”). Not to confuse with the sambuq, an Indian-Sea vessel.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2021.