5 letter words starting with AE

Here is the requested information about the word "aecia": 1. **Parts of Speech:** Noun 2. **Definitions:** Aecia are cup-shaped structures on the underside of certain fungi that produce and release spores. They are also known as aeciospores or aecidiospores. 3. **Pronunciations:** - US: /ˈiʃiə/ - UK: /ˈiːsɪə/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "aecia" is derived from the Greek word "aikia" which means "rust". Aecia are found in the life cycle of rust fungi, which are plant pathogens that cause rust diseases. Rust fungi produce aecia during their sexual stage of reproduction, which is necessary for the continuation of their life cycle. The word "aecia" is a technical term used in mycology, the study of fungi. 5. **Synonyms:** Aeciospores, aecidiospores 6. **Related Words:** - Aecial - Aecium - Aegis - Aerie - Afoot 7. **Example Sentences:** - The aecia of the rust fungus were observed on the underside of the plant leaves. - The aecia produced by the fungus were responsible for spreading the disease to other plants. - The aecia stage of the rust fungus life cycle is necessary for the production of spores that can infect other plants.

Here is the information on "aedes": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A genus of mosquitoes that transmit several diseases, including dengue fever, Zika virus, and yellow fever.
2. A mosquito belonging to the genus Aedes.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈeɪdiːz/
• UK: /ˈiːdiːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "aedes" comes from the Greek word "aēdēs," which means "unpleasant" or "odious." The genus Aedes was first described in 1818 by the Danish entomologist Johann Wilhelm Meigen. Aedes mosquitoes are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world and are known to transmit several diseases that can be harmful to humans.

Synonyms:

• Yellow fever mosquito
• Zika mosquito
• Dengue mosquito

Related Words:

• Agree
• Ahead
• Aside
• Aside
• Deeds

Example Sentences:

1. She contracted dengue fever from a bite of an Aedes mosquito.
2. Aedes aegypti is the most common species of Aedes mosquito that transmits the Zika virus.

Aegis 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

Aegis refers to the protection, sponsorship, or support of a particular person, organization, or activity. It can also mean a shield or breastplate used by the ancient Greeks or a symbol of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈiːdʒɪs/

UK: /ˈiːdʒɪs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "aegis" comes from the Greek word "aigis" which means "goatskin." In Greek mythology, the aegis was a shield or breastplate made of goatskin that was worn by Zeus, the king of the gods, and later by his daughter Athena. The aegis was also a symbol of protection and sponsorship. Today, the word "aegis" is used to refer to the protection, sponsorship, or support of a particular person, organization, or activity.

5. Synonyms:

Protection, patronage, sponsorship, support, backing, guardianship, shelter, refuge, defense, security.

6. Related Words:

Agile, aglee, aglet, agley, aglow, agony, agria, agone, agons, agora, agree, agues.

7. Example Sentences:

• The company received the aegis of the government to expand its operations.
• The aegis of the United Nations helped to resolve the conflict peacefully.
• She acted as the aegis of her younger siblings after their parents death.
• The aegis of the law protected the rights of the citizens.

Heres the requested information on "aeons": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: - A very long period of time, often used to describe a time period beyond human comprehension or memory. - A geological time period lasting millions or billions of years. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈiːɑːnz/ - UK: /ˈiːɒnz/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The word "aeons" comes from the Greek word "aiṓn", meaning "age" or "lifetime". The term has been used in various fields, including philosophy, geology, and astronomy, to describe vast time periods beyond human experience or comprehension. - In geology, aeons are used to describe the largest time divisions of the geological time scale, each lasting billions of years. 5. Synonyms: Eons, Ages, Millennia 6. Related Words: Epoch, Eras, Times, Years 7. Example Sentences: - "It took aeons for the Grand Canyon to form." - "The universe has existed for aeons beyond human comprehension." - "Geologists study the aeons of Earths history to understand its past and predict its future."

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
2. A house or dwelling, typically located in a remote or high location.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɛr.i/
• UK: /ˈeɪə.ri/

Origin and Usage:

The word "aerie" comes from the Latin word "aerea", meaning "nest of a bird of prey". It was first used in English in the 15th century to refer to a birds nest. Over time, the word evolved to also refer to a high, remote dwelling or habitation, such as a mountain cabin or a secluded home. Today, "aerie" is most commonly used to refer to an eagles nest or a high-altitude dwelling.

Synonyms:

• Nest
• Perch
• Roost
• High-altitude home

Related Words:

• Above
• Alone
• Cliff
• Height
• Perch

Example Sentences:

1. The eagles aerie was perched high atop the mountain.
2. After a long hike, they finally reached the aerie at the top of the cliff.