5 letter words ending in PAL

Copal

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a hard, resinous, aromatic substance obtained from tropical trees, used chiefly in making varnishes and incense (source: KoalaChat)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: ˈkoʊpəl
• UK: ˈkəʊpəl

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "copal" comes from the Nahuatl word "copalli," meaning "incense." Copal is a type of resin that is obtained from trees in tropical regions of the world, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples in these regions for medicinal and spiritual purposes, as well as for making varnishes and incense (source: KoalaChat).

5. Synonyms:

• resin
• incense
• varnish

6. Related Words:

• resin
• incus
• coals
• clasp
• scrap

7. Example Sentences:

• She used copal to make a varnish for her painting.
• The indigenous people burned copal as incense during their spiritual ceremonies.

Parts of Speech

Tepal is a noun.

Definitions

A tepal is a unit of a flowers perianth that is not clearly differentiated into sepals and petals. In other words, tepals are similar in structure and color and cannot be distinguished as either sepals or petals.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈtɛpəl/

UK: /ˈtiːpəl/

Origin and Usage

The word tepal was first recorded in 1879 and is derived from the Greek words "tepalos" meaning "mat, carpet, or covering." Tepals are commonly found in flowers of the lily family and are often used to describe the perianth of monocots, which includes grasses and orchids.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

petal, sepal, stela, spelt, slept

Example Sentences

• The flowers tepals were a vibrant shade of pink.
• The tepals of the lily were difficult to distinguish as either sepals or petals.
• The orchids tepals were a beautiful shade of purple.

Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Definitions:

• Relating to the Pope or the Roman Catholic Church (e.g. papal authority).
• Of or relating to a pope or to the papacy (e.g. papal election).

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpeɪpl̩/
• UK: /ˈpeɪp(ə)l/

Origin and Usage:

The word "papal" comes from the Latin word "papa," which means "father" or "pope." It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe anything related to the Pope or the Roman Catholic Church. It is often used to describe the authority or actions of the Pope, such as "papal infallibility" or "papal decree."

Synonyms:

• pontifical
• papistic
• papistical

Related Words:

• papaw
• papal
• papas
• papay
• pappy

Example Sentences:

• The popes papal authority is recognized around the world.
• The papal election was held in Vatican City.
• The papal decree was issued in response to the controversy.