5 letter words ending in TIA

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

Noun

Definitions:

1. The plural form of "ostium," meaning a small opening or orifice.
2. A port city in Italy, located on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Pronunciations:

• US: ɑːˈstiːə
• UK: ˈɒstɪə

Origin and Usage:

The word "ostia" comes from the Latin word "ostium," meaning "door" or "entrance." In English, it is most commonly used to refer to the plural form of "ostium," which is a small opening or orifice. The word is also used to refer to the port city of Ostia, which was a major center of trade and commerce in ancient Rome.

Synonyms:

• Openings
• Orifices
• Ports
• Harbors

Related Words:

• Hosts
• Coast
• Boast
• Ghast
• Blast

Example Sentences:

1. The ostia in the sponge allow water to flow through it.
2. The ship docked at the port of Ostia.

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

Noun

Definitions

• A large, herbivorous rodent found in the Caribbean.

Pronunciations

• US: /huːtiə/
• UK: /huːʃiə/

Origin and Usage

The word "hutia" is derived from the Taino language, which was spoken by the indigenous people of the Caribbean. Hutias are found in various Caribbean islands and are considered an important part of the ecosystem. They are sometimes hunted for their meat, but are also protected in some areas.

Synonyms

• None

Related Words

• None

Example Sentences

• The hutia is a unique animal found only in the Caribbean.
• Some Caribbean islands have set up protected areas to conserve the hutia population.
• The hutia is a herbivore and feeds on a variety of plants.