5 letter words starting with BORA

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A coarse woolen fabric used for clothing and upholstery.
2. A cold, north-eastern wind in the Adriatic region.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbɔːrəs/
• UK: /ˈbɒrəs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "boras" originated from the Italian word "bora", meaning "north wind". It is commonly used in the Adriatic region, particularly in Croatia, to refer to a cold, dry, and often strong wind that blows from the north-east. The word "boras" is also used to describe a coarse woolen fabric that is commonly used for clothing and upholstery.

Synonyms:

For the first definition, synonyms include "tweed", "herringbone", and "flannel". For the second definition, there are no commonly used synonyms.

Related Words:

• boars
• brans
• bears
• broas
• braes

Example Sentences:

1. She wore a coat made of boras to keep warm in the winter.
2. The boras wind was so strong that it knocked over several trees.

Parts of Speech

Borax is a noun.

Definitions

Borax is a white crystalline compound consisting of sodium borate, used as a cleaning agent and in the manufacture of glass and ceramics.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈbɔræks/, UK: /ˈbɒræks/

Origin and Usage

The word "borax" comes from the Persian word "burah" meaning "white". Borax is a naturally occurring mineral that is also produced synthetically. It is commonly used as a cleaning agent and in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. It is also used in some cosmetics and as a food additive.

Synonyms

Borax is also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate.

Related Words

boral, boras, boral, boars, borts

Example Sentences

• She used borax to clean the bathtub.
• Borax is commonly used in the production of glass and ceramics.
• Some cosmetics contain borax as an ingredient.