5 letter words ending in EIN

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

1. a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted
2. a flock of wild geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation
3. (verb) to form into skeins

Pronunciations:

• US: /skeɪn/
• UK: /skeɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "skein" originated from the Old Norse word "skein" meaning "a wisp of cloud" or "a flock of birds." It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a length of thread or yarn that is loosely coiled and knotted. The term "skein" is also used to describe a flock of wild geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation. The verb form of "skein" means "to form into skeins."

Synonyms:

• hank
• coil
• loop
• twist

Related Words:

• chain
• knit
• weave
• spool
• thread

Example Sentences:

• She bought a skein of yarn to knit a scarf.
• The skein of geese flew overhead in a V-shaped formation.
• She carefully skeined the yarn into a ball.

**olein** 1. Parts of Speech: noun 2. Definitions: - A liquid component of fat or oil that is composed of glycerol and three fatty acids. - A substance that is used in the manufacture of soap and candles. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈoʊliən/ OH-lee-ən - UK: /ˈəʊliːn/ OH-leen 4. Origin and Usage: - Olein is derived from the French word "oléine," which means "oil." It was first discovered in 1815 by French chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul. - Olein is commonly found in vegetable oils, such as olive oil and sunflower oil. It is also used in the production of soap and candles. 5. Synonyms: glyceryl trioleate, triolein 6. Related Words: oiler, eloin, alone, alien, aline 7. Example Sentences: - The olein in olive oil is what makes it a healthier cooking option than other oils. - The soap was made using a mixture of olein and other fatty acids. - The factory produces large quantities of olein for use in the production of candles.

Stein

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware, with a handle.

Pronunciation (US): /staɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /staɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "stein" comes from the German word "Steinzeugkrug," meaning "stoneware jug or tankard." Steins were originally made of stoneware or earthenware and were used to store and serve beer. Today, steins are often made of glass and are popular souvenirs from Germany and other countries known for their beer.

Synonyms: Beer mug, tankard, ale glass

Related Words: Mug, glass, drink, pint, ale

Example Sentences:

• He ordered a large stein of beer at the pub.
• The souvenir shop sold a variety of decorative steins.
• She lifted the heavy stein to take a sip of her beer.