5 letter words ending in PIN

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A rabbit or hare.
2. A fur made from the skin of a rabbit or hare.

Pronunciations:

• US: luh-pin
• UK: lah-pen

Origin and Usage:

The word "lapin" comes from the French word for rabbit. It is primarily used in English to refer to rabbits or hares, or to the fur made from their skin.

Synonyms:

• Rabbit
• Hare
• Bunny

Related Words:

• Bunny
• Rabbi
• Hedge
• Civet
• Mouse

Example Sentences:

1. She saw a cute little lapin hopping through the meadow.
2. Her coat was made of soft, warm lapin fur.

unpin Parts of Speech

verb

Definitions

• To remove a pin or fastening from something.
• To free or release something that was pinned or fastened down.

Pronunciations

• US: /ʌnˈpɪn/
• UK: /ʌnˈpɪn/

Origin and Usage

The word "unpin" is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" and the verb "pin". It has been in use since the 14th century, with its meaning evolving over time. Today, "unpin" is commonly used to describe the act of removing a pin or fastening from something, or to free or release something that was pinned or fastened down.

Synonyms

• Detach
• Release
• Unfasten
• Unlock

Related Words

• Pilot
• Wagon
• Crush
• Laugh
• Shine

Example Sentences

• She carefully unpin the brooch from her dress.
• He unpin the note from the bulletin board.
• The wrestler was able to unpin his opponent from the mat.
• She unpin her hair from the bun and let it fall loose around her shoulders.

Lupin 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

• A plant of the pea family, typically having tall upright spikes of blue, pink, or white flowers.
• The seeds of the lupin plant, used for food and as a source of oil.
• A pharmaceutical company based in India.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈluːpɪn/
• UK: /ˈluːpɪn/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "lupin" comes from the Latin word "lupinus", meaning "wolfish", because it was believed that the plant depleted the soil of nutrients like a wolf depletes a flock of sheep. Lupins are commonly found in North and South America, Europe, and the Mediterranean region. The plant is often used in gardening and landscaping due to its attractive flowers. Lupin seeds are also used for human consumption and as a source of oil.

5. Synonyms

Lupine, wolf bean, pearl lupin

6. Related Words

Plant, beans, seeds, flora, pulse

7. Example Sentences

• The lupin plant in the garden had beautiful pink flowers.
• He roasted lupin seeds and ate them as a snack.
• Lupin Pharmaceuticals is a major producer of generic drugs.