5 letter words ending in JE

Here is the response to your query: Polje

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A flat plain or field formed by the subsidence of limestone, especially in the Balkans.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpoʊlyeɪ/; UK: /ˈpɒljeɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "polje" originated from Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian languages. It is commonly used in geography to describe a flat plain or field formed by the subsidence of limestone, especially in the Balkans region.

Synonyms: Plain, field, valley, basin, depression.

Related Words: Field, plain, basin, delta, moor.

Example Sentences:

• She was mesmerized by the vastness of the polje that stretched out before her.
• The polje in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the largest in the world.
• Many villages in the Balkans are situated on the edges of a polje.

Kopje

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a small hill with a flat top and steep sides, found in southern Africa

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkɑpʤi/; UK: /ˈkɒpʤi/

Origin and Usage: The word "kopje" comes from Afrikaans, a language spoken in southern Africa. It is commonly used in South Africa and Zimbabwe to describe small hills with a flat top and steep sides, which are often made of granite and are a common feature of the landscape in those regions.

Synonyms: koppie, tor, butte, hillock, knoll

Related Words: knosp, kopek, koppa, korsy, kotos

Example Sentences:

1. The safari jeep drove up the steep side of the kopje, offering a stunning view of the surrounding savannah.
2. The kopjes in the Matobo Hills are known for their ancient rock paintings and are a popular destination for tourists.
3. The miners searched for diamonds in the granite kopjes of the Kimberley region.