5 letter words ending in OU

Definition of Miaou

Miaou is a verb that means "to meow" or "to make the sound of a cat." It is pronounced "meow" in both US and UK English.

Origin and Usage of Miaou

Miaou is a French word that was introduced into English in the 19th century. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the sound that a cat makes. It is also sometimes used figuratively to describe a person who is complaining or whining excessively.

Parts of Speech for Miaou

Miaou is a verb.

Synonyms for Miaou

Other words that can be used to describe the sound that a cat makes include "meow," "mew," and "purr."

Related Words for Miaou

Other 5 letter words that are related to miaou include "meows," "mewed," "pawed," and "claws."

Example Sentences Using Miaou

• The cat miaoued softly as it rubbed against her legs.
• The kitten miaoued pitifully when it got stuck in the tree.
• She couldn concentrate on her work because her neighbors cat was miaouing loudly outside her window.
• He was always miaouing about how hard his life was, but no one wanted to listen to him.

Word: bijou

Part of Speech: noun, adjective

Definition:

• noun: a small, elegant, and delicately worked piece of jewelry
• adjective: small and elegant

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbiˌʒu/
• UK: /ˈbiːʒuː/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "bijou" comes from the French word "bijou" meaning "jewel". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe a small and elegant piece of jewelry. Later, in the 19th century, it was also used to describe small and elegant objects or places, such as a bijou theater or a bijou apartment.

Synonyms:

• jewel
• bauble
• trinket
• knickknack
• ornament

Related Words:

• bejew
• bojie
• jiboa
• jibbs
• joins

Example Sentences:

• She wore a beautiful bijou on her necklace.
• The hotel room was small but bijou.
• The theater was a bijou gem in the heart of the city.

Bayou

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A marshy outlet of a lake or a river, typically in the southern United States.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈbaɪ.u/; UK: /ˈbaɪ.uː/

Origin and Usage: The word "bayou" comes from the Choctaw word "bayuk", which means "small stream". It is primarily used in the southern United States, particularly in Louisiana, where bayous are abundant.

Synonyms: Swamp, marsh, bog, slough

Related Words: Swamp, delta, slush, boggy, fenny

Example Sentences:

• He loved to go fishing in the bayou behind his house.
• The bayou was teeming with alligators and other wildlife.
• The air was thick with the smell of the bayou.