5 letter words ending in OME

Biome 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g., forest or tundra.
2. A major ecological region within which similar plants and animals exist.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈbaɪoʊm/
• UK: /ˈbaɪəʊm/

4. Origin and Usage

The term "biome" was first used by the ecologist Frederic Clements in the early 1900s to describe major ecological regions. Biomes are characterized by their distinctive climates, soils, and vegetation, and are often defined by their dominant plant types. The concept of biomes has been refined and expanded over the years, and is now widely used in ecology, biogeography, and conservation biology.

5. Synonyms

• Ecological region
• Biogeographic zone
• Bioclimatic zone

6. Related Words

• Flora
• Fauna
• Climate
• Soils
• Plants

7. Example Sentences

1. The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse biomes on Earth.
2. The tundra biome is characterized by low temperatures, short growing seasons, and permafrost.

Gnome

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, humanoid creature in folklore that lives underground and guards treasure. In modern usage, it refers to a small, ornamental figurine of a gnome used to decorate gardens.

Pronunciations: US: /noʊm/; UK: /nəʊm/

Origin and Usage: The word "gnome" comes from the Greek word "gnōmē," which means "thought" or "intelligence." It was first used in the 16th century to describe a type of earth elemental in alchemy. In the 19th century, the word began to be used to describe the small, bearded creatures of folklore that were said to live underground and guard treasure. In modern usage, the term "gnome" is most commonly used to refer to a small, ornamental figurine of a gnome used to decorate gardens.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Comet, Flume, Gable, Haste, Jolly

Example Sentences:

• She had a collection of gnomes in her garden.
• The gnome in the story was said to be a wise and powerful creature.
• He was digging in his garden when he found a gnome figurine buried in the soil.

Exome

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The part of the genome that contains the protein-coding genes.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɛksoʊm/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛksəʊm/

Origin and Usage: The term "exome" was first used in 2008 and is derived from the words "expressed" and "genome." It refers to the portion of the genome that contains the protein-coding genes, which are responsible for the production of proteins that carry out various functions in the body.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Genome, Genes, Proteins, Cells, DNA

Example Sentences:

• The exome is an important part of the genome that contains the instructions for making proteins.
• Scientists are studying the exome to better understand how genetic mutations can lead to diseases.
• Genetic testing can help identify mutations in the exome that may increase the risk of certain diseases.