5 letter words starting with BIL

Dictionary Entry: Bilks 1. Parts of Speech:

Bilks is a verb.

2. Definitions:

• To cheat or defraud someone, usually of money or property.
• To evade payment of a debt or obligation.

3. Pronunciations:

• US Pronunciation: /bɪlks/
• UK Pronunciation: /bɪlks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "bilks" originated in the 17th century from the word "bilk" which meant to cheat or defraud. It is commonly used in modern English to describe a situation where someone has been cheated or defrauded, usually of money or property. It can also be used to describe someone who has evaded payment of a debt or obligation.

5. Synonyms:

• Cheat
• Defraud
• Swindle
• Scam
• Rip off

6. Related Words:

• Bilby
• Bilge
• Bills
• Bilbo
• Biles

7. Example Sentences:

• He bilked his investors out of millions of dollars.
• The company tried to bilk its creditors by filing for bankruptcy.
• She accused him of bilking her out of her inheritance.

Bilby 1. Parts of Speech Noun 2. Definitions A small, nocturnal marsupial with long ears and a long, pointed snout, native to Australia. 3. Pronunciations (US, UK) US: /ˈbɪlbi/ UK: /ˈbɪlbi/ 4. Origin and Usage The word "bilby" originated from the Yuwaalaraay language spoken by the Indigenous people of Australia. The bilby is also known as the rabbit-eared bandicoot. It is a shy, nocturnal animal that is under threat due to habitat loss and predation by feral cats and foxes. The bilby is considered a symbol of Easter in Australia, and chocolate bilbies are often sold as an alternative to chocolate Easter bunnies. 5. Synonyms Rabbit-eared bandicoot 6. Related Words Bandi, bison, bunny 7. Example Sentences - The bilby is an endangered species in Australia. - Chocolate bilbies are a popular alternative to chocolate Easter bunnies. - The bilby has long ears and a pointed snout, similar to a rabbit.