5 letter words ending in EL

Kneel

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To rest on one or both knees

Pronunciations: US: /niːl/, UK: /niːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "kneel" originated in Middle English from the Old English word "cnēowlian" which means "to kneel". It has been in use since the 14th century and is a common word in the English language. It is often used in religious and ceremonial contexts.

Synonyms: Bow, genuflect, prostrate, crouch

Related Words: Pray, plead, honor, greet, serve

Example Sentences:

1. He knelt down to propose to her.
2. The congregation knelt in prayer.
3. The knight knelt before the king to receive his honor.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral cut into shape with flat facets or smoothed and polished for use as an ornament.
2. A person or thing that is treasured, esteemed, or indispensable.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdʒu(ə)l/
• UK: /ˈdʒuːəl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "jewel" comes from the Old French word "jouel" meaning "ornament" or "jewel". The word has been used since the 13th century to refer to precious stones or gems. Today, "jewel" is used to refer not only to precious stones, but also to anything that is treasured or esteemed.

Synonyms:

• gem
• treasure
• bauble
• ornament
• prize

Related Words:

• bejewel
• jowar
• jolly
• joker
• jumpy

Example Sentences:

1. The queens crown was adorned with many jewels.
2. Her eyes were like jewels, sparkling in the sunlight.
3. The antique shop had many rare jewels on display.
4. Her laughter was a jewel in his day.

Heres the dictionary-style definition for "fusel": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A mixture of higher alcohols produced as a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation and often found in impure distilled spirits.
2. Any of various volatile oily liquids obtained by distilling fusel oil or a fermented mash.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈfyuːzəl/
• UK: /ˈfjuːzəl/

Origin and Usage

The word "fusel" comes from the German "Fuselöl," which means "bad liquor oil." Fusel is produced as a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation and is often found in impure distilled spirits. It has a strong, unpleasant smell and taste, and high levels of fusel can cause headaches and other adverse effects.

Synonyms

Higher alcohols, impure distilled spirits

Related Words

Alcoh, ethyl, yeast

Example Sentences

1. The whiskey had a strong fusel smell and taste.
2. The distillery had to discard a batch of gin due to high levels of fusel.

Camel

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
1. A large, long-necked mammal with one or two humps on its back, native to arid regions of Africa and Asia.
2. A light brown or beige color resembling the fur of a camel.
3. Pronunciations:
1. US: /ˈkæməl/
2. UK: /ˈkæməl/
4. Origin and Usage:

The word "camel" originated from the Latin word "camelus" and the Greek word "kamēlos". Camels have been used for transportation and as a source of food and milk for centuries in arid regions of Africa and Asia. The color "camel" has been used in fashion and design since the 1920s.

5. Synonyms:
• Dromedary
• Bactrian
• Desert ship
6. Related Words:
• Carob
• Clamp
• Realm
• Scale
• Table
7. Example Sentences:
1. Camels are well adapted to life in the desert.
2. She wore a camel-colored coat to the party.

Heres the requested information on "ouzel": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definition: A bird of the thrush family, typically with dark plumage and a melodious song. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈuːz(ə)l/, UK: /ˈaʊz(ə)l/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "ouzel" originated from Middle English "osel" which means "blackbird". It was first recorded in English in the 14th century. The word is still used today to refer to birds of the thrush family, which includes species such as the European blackbird and the American robin. 5. Synonyms: Thrush, Blackbird, Songbird. 6. Related Words: Thrush, Robin, Finch. 7. Example Sentences: - The ouzels song filled the forest with its sweet melody. - The European blackbird is a type of ouzel found in Europe and Asia. - The American robin is a common ouzel found throughout North America. - The thrush family, which includes the ouzel, is known for its beautiful singing. - The ouzels dark plumage makes it well-suited for blending into its natural habitat.