5 letter words ending in LPH

Here is the result: ralph Parts of Speech:

noun, verb

Definitions:

• noun: a loud retching sound made by a person or animal.
• verb: to vomit or retch.

Pronunciations:

• US: /rælf/
• UK: /ralf/

Origin and Usage:

The origin of the word "ralph" is uncertain, but it is believed to be of British English origin. It is a colloquial term used to describe the act of vomiting or the sound of someone vomiting. The word is commonly used in informal contexts and is considered a slang term.

Synonyms:

• barf
• puke
• throw up

Related Words:

• chuck
• retch
• spew
• vomit

Example Sentences:

• He ralphed all over the bathroom floor.
• The smell of the garbage made her want to ralph.
• She had too much to drink and ended up ralphing in the bushes.

Definition of Sylph

A sylph is a mythological creature that is typically depicted as a slender, graceful, and delicate woman with wings. It is a noun and belongs to the category of nouns in the English language.

Pronunciation of Sylph

In US English, sylph is pronounced as /sɪlf/ while in UK English, it is pronounced as /sɪlf/ or /sɪlfə/.

Origin and Usage of Sylph

The word sylph comes from the Latin word sylphes, which means "woodland deity." It was first used in English in the 1600s to describe a slender, graceful woman. In the 1700s, it became associated with the mythological creature that is now commonly known as a sylph.

Synonyms of Sylph

There are no exact synonyms for sylph, but it can be described as a fairy, nymph, or sprite.

Related Words to Sylph

Some related 5 letter words to sylph are hylas, plash, and sylva.

Example Sentences using Sylph

• The sylph flitted through the garden with ease.
• She moved with the grace of a sylph, her wings fluttering behind her.
• The sylph was said to bring good luck to those who caught a glimpse of her.