5 letter words ending in CA

Yucca

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
   • a plant of the agave family, typically having stiff leaves and spikes of white bell-shaped flowers
   • the starchy root of a tropical American plant, used for food and to make tapioca
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: YUH-kuh
   • UK: YUH-kuh
4. Origin and Usage: The word "yucca" originated from the Spanish word "yuca" which means "root," and was first recorded in English in 1676. The plant is native to arid regions of North and Central America and the Caribbean. It is commonly used for ornamental purposes in landscaping and gardening. The starchy root of the yucca plant is a traditional food source for indigenous peoples and is used to make tapioca.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words:
   • Agave
   • Cactus
   • Aloha
   • Flora
   • Plant
7. Example Sentences:
   • The yucca plant in the front yard adds a southwestern touch to the house.
   • The yucca root is a staple food for many indigenous tribes in the Americas.

Spica

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A bright binary star in the constellation Virgo.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈspiːkə/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈspaɪkə/

Origin and Usage: The word "spica" comes from the Latin word "spīca," meaning "ear of grain." It is used in astronomy to refer to a binary star system located in the constellation Virgo.

Synonyms: Alpha Virginis, α Virginis, Azimech.

Related Words: Virgo, Sirius, Vega, Arcti, Arcto.

Example Sentences:

• Spica is one of the brightest stars in the sky.
• Spica is a binary star system, meaning it is composed of two stars orbiting around each other.
• Spica is located in the constellation Virgo.
• The name Spica comes from the Latin word "spīca," meaning "ear of grain."

Erica

1. Parts of Speech: Proper noun

2. Definitions: Erica is a female given name of English origin. It means "ruler" or "noble".

3. Pronunciations: US: /ɛrɪkə/, UK: /ɛrɪkə/

4. Origin and Usage: The name Erica is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, which means "eternal ruler". It was first used in England in the 18th century and gained popularity in the 20th century. Erica is a popular name in the United States, ranking at number 865 in popularity as of 2022.

5. Synonyms: There are no synonyms for the name Erica.

6. Related Words: There are no related 5 letter words for the name Erica.

7. Example Sentences:

• Erica is excited to start her new job.
• When Erica was born, her parents knew immediately that they wanted to name her after her great-grandmother.
• Erica is a strong and independent woman.

Caeca 1. Parts of Speech:

Caeca is a noun in plural form.

2. Definitions:

Caeca refers to the blind pouches or sacs in the alimentary canal of some animals, especially invertebrates and fish, that are used for digestion and absorption.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈsiːkə/
UK: /ˈsiːkə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "caeca" is derived from the Latin word "caecus" which means "blind". It is used in biology to refer to the blind pouches or sacs in the alimentary canal of some animals. Caeca are found in a variety of animals, including insects, crustaceans, and fish, and are used for digestion and absorption. The word is mainly used in scientific contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• Blind gut
• Diverticula
• Alimentary sacs

6. Related Words:

• Abaca
• Aloha
• Bocce
• Cacao
• Cacti

7. Example Sentences:

1. Caeca are found in the alimentary canal of some animals.
2. The caeca of an insect are used for digestion and absorption.
3. Some fish have caeca in their alimentary canal.

Areca

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A tropical palm tree, the fruit of which is the areca nut.

Pronunciation (US): /əˈriːkə/

Pronunciation (UK): /əˈriːkə/

Origin and Usage: The word "areca" comes from the Malayalam word "adakka". The areca nut is commonly chewed in parts of Asia and Africa, and is used in traditional medicine for its stimulant properties.

Synonyms: Betel nut, paan

Related Words: Acerb, aceta, acned, acnes, acres

Example Sentences:

• He offered her a betel leaf with a piece of areca nut.
• The areca palm is often grown for ornamental purposes.
• Some studies suggest that areca nut chewing may increase the risk of oral cancer.