5 letter words ending in AF

Decaf

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of coffee that has had its caffeine removed.

Pronunciation (US): /dɪˈkæf/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˌdiːˈkæf/

Origin and Usage: The term "decaf" is a shortened form of "decaffeinated". It was first used in the early 20th century to describe coffee that had undergone a process to remove caffeine. Decaf has become increasingly popular in recent years due to concerns about the negative health effects of caffeine.

Synonyms: Decaffeinated coffee, caffeine-free coffee

Related Words: Coffee, Latte, Mocha, Brews, Blend

Example Sentences:

• He ordered a decaf coffee because he was sensitive to caffeine.
• She always drank decaf after 4 pm to avoid trouble sleeping.
• The cafe offers decaf as an option for all of their coffee drinks.

Sheaf

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• A bundle of grain or other material that has been cut and bound together.
• A quantity of something, typically paper or documents, held or bound together.
• To gather into a sheaf.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃif/
• UK: /ʃiːf/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sheaf" comes from the Old English word "sceaf," meaning "sheaf" or "bundle of straw." Its usage dates back to the 14th century. Sheafs were traditionally used to bind harvested crops, such as wheat, into bundles for transportation or storage. The word is still used today to refer to a bundle of grain or other material, as well as a quantity of paper or documents held together.

Synonyms:

• Bundle
• Bale
• Stack
• Pile

Related Words:

• Shake
• Shame
• Shear
• Shoal
• Shore

Example Sentences:

• The farmer bound the wheat into a sheaf and loaded it onto the truck.
• The secretary organized the papers into a neat sheaf and filed them away.
• Sheafing the hay was hard work, but it needed to be done before the rain came.

Pilaf 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

A dish made of rice, meat, and vegetables, typically with spices.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /pɪˈlɑf/

UK: /ˈpɪləf/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "pilaf" originated from the Turkish word "pilav", which means "cooked rice". It is a popular dish in Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and South Asian cuisines. Pilaf is typically made by cooking rice in a seasoned broth, along with meat, vegetables, and spices. It is often served as a main dish or as a side dish.

5. Synonyms:

Rice pilaf, pilau, plov, pulao, biryani

6. Related Words:

Paella, riser, risus, sable, sahib, sapor, sassy, sault, sauce, saucy, saugh, sault, saury, saute, scena, scend, scene, scent, scion, scope, score, scowl, scrag, scrap, scrod, scrub, scuba, sculk, scull, sculpt, scurf, scuta, scute, scyth, seamy, sebum, sedan, seder, sedgy, sedum, seedy, seely, segno, segue, seise, seize, selah, selfs, selva, semen, semes, semi-

7. Example Sentences:

a. She prepared a delicious chicken pilaf for dinner last night.

b. He ordered a plate of lamb pilaf and a side of naan bread at the restaurant.

c. They enjoyed a vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas and carrots at the potluck party.

Kenaf

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: a plant of the mallow family, grown for its fiber, which is used to make rope, paper, and clothing.

3. Pronunciations: US: /kəˈnæf/; UK: /ˈkiːnæf/

4. Origin and Usage: Kenaf is native to Africa and is now widely cultivated in Asia and the Americas. It is used as a source of fiber for a variety of industrial applications, including paper, textiles, and biodegradable plastics. It is also used as animal feed and for soil remediation.

5. Synonyms: Hibiscus cannabinus, Deccan hemp

6. Related Words: fiber, hemp, jute, flax, linen

7. Example Sentences:

• Kenaf is a versatile crop that can be used for many different purposes.
• The fibers from the kenaf plant are strong and durable, making them ideal for use in rope and twine.
• Kenaf is a sustainable alternative to traditional sources of fiber, such as cotton and wood pulp.
• Kenaf is also used as animal feed because it is high in protein and other nutrients.