5 letter words ending in IN

Heres the result: Stain

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• (Noun) A discoloration or mark on a surface.
• (Verb) To leave a mark on something, especially a difficult-to-remove one.

Pronunciations:

• US: /steɪn/
• UK: /steɪn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stain" originated in Middle English from the Old Norse word "steinn," meaning "color, pigment, or dye." The noun form of "stain" has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb form has been in use since the 15th century. Today, "stain" is commonly used to refer to a discoloration or mark on a surface, as well as the act of leaving such a mark.

Synonyms:

• Mark
• Spot
• Blemish
• Blotch
• Discoloration

Related Words:

• Paint
• Spill
• Smear
• Dirty
• Stony

Example Sentences:

• The red wine stain on the carpet was impossible to remove.
• He accidentally stained his shirt with spaghetti sauce.
• Their reputation was stained by the scandal.

ettin

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A giant in folklore, typically represented as having two heads.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɛtɪn/, UK: /ˈɛtɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "ettin" comes from Old Norse "jǫtunn," meaning "giant." It is used in English folklore and fantasy literature to describe a type of giant with two heads.

Synonyms: Giant, Titan, Colossus, Behemoth

Related Words: Titan, Golem, Ogre, Troll, Gorgo

Example Sentences:

• The ettin roared and swung its massive club at the adventurers.
• The villagers told stories of an ettin that lived in the nearby mountains.
• As a child, she was terrified by tales of the ettin that would snatch up naughty children.

Hemin

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Hemin is a dark brown, crystalline compound that is a component of hemoglobin.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈhiːmɪn/; UK: /ˈhɛmɪn/

4. Origin and Usage: Hemin was first isolated in the 19th century from hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. It is used in laboratory settings to test for the presence of blood.

5. Synonyms: Hematoporphyrin, Heme

6. Related Words: Hemal, Hemps, Hemes

7. Example Sentences:

• The lab technician used hemin to test for the presence of blood in the sample.
• Hemin is a key component of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in the blood.
• Hematoporphyrin and heme are alternative names for hemin.

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.

Definition of Zayin

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Zayin is the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet, pronounced as "zai-een" in the US and "zai-in" in the UK.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈzaɪən/; UK: /ˈzaɪɪn/

4. Origin and Usage: The letter Zayin originated from the Phoenician letter zayin, which meant "weapon" or "sword". In Hebrew, it is used to represent the sound /z/. Zayin is also used as a symbol in Kabbalistic mysticism.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: None

7. Example Sentences:

• Hebrew word "זַיִן" (zayin) starts with the letter zayin.
• Zayin is the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
• The letter zayin is used to represent the sound /z/ in Hebrew.