5 letter words starting with AUL

Aulic

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to a royal court or palace; belonging to the court or the sovereign.

Pronunciation (US): AW-lik

Pronunciation (UK): AW-lik

Origin and Usage: The word "aulic" comes from the Latin word "aulicus", meaning "belonging to a court". It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe something related to the court or the sovereign. It is a rare word and is mostly used in formal or literary contexts.

Synonyms: Courtly, regal, royal, palatial, majestic.

Related Words: Alcid, Calix, Caulk, Clavi, Cilia.

Example Sentences:

• She was dressed in a magnificent aulic gown for the royal ball.
• The aulic ceremony was attended by the entire court.
• The aulic language used in the royal court was difficult to understand for outsiders.
• His aulic manners and speech showed his upbringing in the court.

Aulos

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a musical instrument of ancient Greece, typically played in pairs by a single performer, with a double reed resembling that of an oboe.
• any of various ancient Greek wind instruments, typically played in pairs.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɑləs/
• UK: /ˈɔːlɒs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "aulos" comes from the ancient Greek word "aúlos", which means "tube" or "pipe". The aulos was a popular instrument in ancient Greece, often played at festivals and religious ceremonies. It was also used in theater productions to provide music and sound effects.

5. Synonyms:

• None found.

6. Related Words:

• aloud
• sault
• usual

7. Example Sentences:

• At the festival, the musician played the aulos with great skill and passion.
• The aulos was often used in ancient Greek theater to provide sound effects.