5 letter words ending in SEL

Easel Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. a wooden frame for holding a canvas while it is being painted
2. an upright tripod for displaying something (such as a painting)

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈizəl/
• UK: /ˈiːzl̩/

Origin and Usage

The word "easel" comes from the Dutch word "ezel," meaning "donkey." This is because the shape of the easel resembles the shape of a donkey. Easels are commonly used by artists to hold their canvases while they paint. They are also used to display paintings or other works of art.

Synonyms

• painting stand
• display stand
• tripod

Related Words

• brush
• paint
• canvas
• frame
• stand

Example Sentences

• She set up her easel and began to paint the landscape.
• The painting was displayed on an elegant wooden easel.

Heres the dictionary-style definition for "fusel": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A mixture of higher alcohols produced as a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation and often found in impure distilled spirits.
2. Any of various volatile oily liquids obtained by distilling fusel oil or a fermented mash.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈfyuːzəl/
• UK: /ˈfjuːzəl/

Origin and Usage

The word "fusel" comes from the German "Fuselöl," which means "bad liquor oil." Fusel is produced as a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation and is often found in impure distilled spirits. It has a strong, unpleasant smell and taste, and high levels of fusel can cause headaches and other adverse effects.

Synonyms

Higher alcohols, impure distilled spirits

Related Words

Alcoh, ethyl, yeast

Example Sentences

1. The whiskey had a strong fusel smell and taste.
2. The distillery had to discard a batch of gin due to high levels of fusel.

Here is the requested information on "ousel": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A bird of the thrush family, typically with a dark plumage and a melodious song.
2. An old English word for a blackbird.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈuːz(ə)l/
• UK: /ˈaʊz(ə)l/

Origin and Usage

The word "ousel" comes from the Old English word "osle," which means blackbird. It was commonly used in Middle English literature and poetry. Today, it is considered an archaic word and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms

Blackbird, thrush.

Related Words

Thrush, robin, wren.

Example Sentences

1. He woke up to the sound of the ousel singing outside his window.
2. The ousel is known for its beautiful song.