5 letter words ending in ALY

Here is the result: Scaly

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having or covered with scales.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈskeɪli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈskeɪli/

Origin and Usage: The word "scaly" originated from the Old Norse word "skálugr" meaning "covered with scales". It has been in use in English since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Scaled, flaky, rough, crusty, scabrous.

Related Words: Scale, scalp, scald, scare, scarp.

Example Sentences:

• The scaly skin of the reptile felt rough to the touch.
• The fisherman caught a scaly fish with a shiny silver skin.
• The dry, scaly patches on her skin were caused by eczema.
• The scaly bark of the tree was peeling off in strips.
• The scaly surface of the rock was slippery and hard to climb.

Mealy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

• Having a texture like meal or flour
• Containing or covered in meal or flour
• Having a dry, powdery texture
• Having a dull, unappetizing appearance

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmiːli/
• UK: /ˈmiːli/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mealy" originated in the 16th century from the noun "meal," meaning flour. It has been used to describe a powdery or floury texture since the 17th century. The term is often used to describe foods that have a dry, powdery texture or a dull, unappetizing appearance.

Synonyms:

• Floury
• Dry
• Powdery
• Bland
• Unappetizing

Related Words:

• Meals
• Meany
• Leamy
• Muley
• Beamy

Example Sentences:

• The mealy texture of the cake was unappealing to the guests.
• The potatoes were mealy and dry.
• The fish had a mealy texture that made it difficult to eat.

Bialy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of bread roll that is similar to a bagel but without a hole. It is usually topped with onions and poppy seeds.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈbaɪəli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈbaɪəli/

Origin and Usage: The word "bialy" comes from the Yiddish word "bialystoker" which means "from Białystok," a city in Poland. Bialys were first made by Jewish bakers in Białystok in the early 1900s and were brought to the United States by Jewish immigrants. They are a popular food item in Jewish cuisine and are often eaten for breakfast or lunch.

Synonyms: Onion roll, Bialystoker kuchen

Related Words: Bagel, Pita, Focaccia, Naan, Rotis

Example Sentences:

• He picked up a bialy from the bakery for breakfast.
• She spread cream cheese on her bialy and topped it with smoked salmon.
• The bialys at this deli are the best in town.

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Coaly

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or resembling coal.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkoʊli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkəʊli/

Origin and Usage: The word "coaly" is derived from the noun "coal" and the suffix "-y," which means "having the qualities of." It has been in use since the 19th century.

Synonyms: Coal-like, coal-colored, coal-black.

Related Words: Colly, Cyclo, Cymol.

Example Sentences:

• He rubbed his hands together, leaving behind a coaly residue.
• The old steam engine belched out coaly smoke.
• The miners face was covered in coaly dust.