5 letter words ending in INO

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "chino": Chino

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• a type of cotton twill fabric, typically khaki-colored
• pants made from chino fabric, often in a casual style

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtʃiːnoʊ/
• UK: /ˈtʃiːnəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "chino" comes from the Spanish word "chino," which means "Chinese." The fabric was originally made in China and then exported to the West in the 19th century. The term "chino" was first used to describe the fabric in the 20th century. Today, chino fabric is commonly used for casual pants and is available in a range of colors.

Synonyms:

• khaki
• drill

Related Words:

• jeans
• cargo

Example Sentences:

• He wore a pair of chinos to the casual office party.
• She bought a yard of chino fabric to make a summer skirt.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A large, powerful herbivorous mammal with a characteristic horned snout, native to Africa and Asia.
• Short for rhinoceros.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈraɪnoʊ/
• UK: /ˈrʌɪnəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "rhino" is a short form of "rhinoceros" which comes from the Greek words "rhino" meaning "nose" and "ceros" meaning "horn". The word has been used since the 14th century to describe the large, horned mammal native to Africa and Asia. Rhinos are often hunted for their horns, which are used in traditional Asian medicine.

Synonyms:

• Rhinoceros
• Rhino
• Horned beast

Related Words:

• Rhyme
• Rheum
• Rhomb
• Rhoda
• Rhino

Example Sentences:

• The rhino is an endangered species due to poaching for its horn.
• My favorite animal at the zoo is the rhino.
• The rhino charged at the jeep, causing the passengers to panic.

amino

Part of Speech: noun, adjective

Definition: Amino refers to a compound that contains an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH). As an adjective, it describes something that contains or is related to amino acids.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈminoʊ/, UK: /əˈmiːnəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The term "amino" is derived from the Latin word "ammonia," which means "alkaline salt of ammonium." The first usage of the term "amino" in English dates back to the 19th century, when it was used to describe a group of organic compounds that contained both an amino group and a carboxyl group. Today, the term is used in biochemistry to describe amino acids and peptides.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: amino is a 5-letter word and has no related 5-letter words.

Example Sentences:

• Many proteins are made up of amino acids.
• The amino acid sequence of a protein determines its function.
• Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
• She takes amino acid supplements to help with her workouts.