5 letter words ending in ELP

The following list contains 1 five letter word in English

5 letter words ending in ELP in English

5 letter words ending in HELP


Common 5 letter words ending in ELP with meaning

WordDefinition
WHELP
Here is the requested information on the word "whelp": Whelp

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

  • Noun: A young offspring of a dog or wolf.
  • Verb: To give birth to a litter of puppies or young animals.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /wɛlp/
  • UK: /wɛlp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "whelp" originated from the Old English word "hwelp," which means "puppy." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form of "whelp" is used to describe a young offspring of a dog or wolf, while the verb form is used to describe the act of giving birth to a litter of puppies or young animals.

Synonyms:

  • Puppy
  • Young dog

Related Words:

  • Helps
  • Welch
  • Welsh

Example Sentences:

  • The whelp was so small and adorable.
  • The dog will whelp in a few weeks.