5 letter words ending in MIE

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A type of Asian plant in the nettle family, also known as China grass, that produces strong, silky fibers used for textiles and paper. 2. The fiber produced by this plant.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈreɪmi/

UK: /ˈræmi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ramie" comes from the Malay word "rami," which means "nettle." Ramie has been used for textiles in Asia for thousands of years, and it was introduced to Europe in the 18th century. It was once a popular material for clothing, but it has since been largely replaced by cotton and synthetic fibers. Ramie is now mostly used for industrial purposes such as filter cloths and packing materials.

Synonyms:

China grass, rhea, grass cloth, white ramie

Related Words:

Flax, hemp, jute, linen

Example Sentences:

1. The dress was made of a lightweight ramie fabric that was perfect for summer.
2. She used a ramie filter cloth to strain the impurities from the liquid.
3. He prefers to wear clothing made of natural fibers like cotton and ramie instead of synthetic materials.

Heres the requested information: Homie

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, adjective

2. Definitions:

• a close friend or companion (noun)
• relating to or characteristic of a close friend or companion (adjective)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhoʊ.mi/
• UK: /ˈhəʊ.mi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "homie" is a slang term that originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the 1990s. It is a shortened form of "homeboy" or "homegirl," which were originally used to refer to close friends from ones neighborhood or community. The term has since become more widely used and has been adopted by various subcultures, including hip-hop and skateboarding.

5. Synonyms: friend, buddy, pal, mate, chum

6. Related Words: bro, crew, squad, posse, clique

7. Example Sentences:

• "Hey, whats up, homie? Hows it going?"
• "Shes been my homie since we were kids."
• "Thats a really homie thing to do."