5 letter words starting with CAC

Definition of Cacao

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Cacao is a tropical tree, Theobroma cacao, having yellowish flowers and reddish-brown seed pods from which cocoa is made. It is also the dried, fermented, fatty seed of this tree, used in making cocoa powder and chocolate.

3. Pronunciations: US: /kəˈkaʊ/; UK: /kəˈkeɪəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "cacao" comes from the Spanish word "cacao," which was borrowed from the Nahuatl word "cacahuatl." Cacao has been cultivated for thousands of years in Central and South America, and was used by the Aztecs and Mayans for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Today, cacao is primarily grown in West Africa, with Ghana and Ivory Coast being the largest producers.

5. Synonyms: Cocoa, chocolate, chocolate tree, cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao.

6. Related Words: Cocoa, choco, coact, coach, coals.

7. Example Sentences:

• She used cacao powder to make a delicious chocolate cake.
• The cacao beans were roasted and ground to make chocolate.
• Many people enjoy eating dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao.

Cache

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A cache is a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place. As a verb, cache means to store something in a cache.

Pronunciations: US: /kæʃ/, UK: /kæʃ/

Origin and Usage: The word cache originated from the French word "cacher," which means "to hide." It was first used in English in the early 19th century. The noun form refers to a hidden collection of items, while the verb form means to store something in a hidden place.

Synonyms: Noun: hoard, stash, reserve, stockpile. Verb: store, save, hoard, stow away.

Related Words: Chace, Chafe, Chime, Chive, Chore.

Example Sentences:

• He found a cache of old coins buried in the backyard.
• The web browser stores a cache of frequently visited websites.
• She cached her valuables in a secret compartment in her suitcase.
• The hiker cached some food and water at a hidden spot along the trail.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. The plural form of cactus, a type of spiny plant that grows in arid regions.

2. A group of cacti.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈkæk.taɪ/

UK: /ˈkæk.tiː/

Origin and Usage

The word "cacti" is the plural form of "cactus," which comes from the Latin word "cactos." Cacti are known for their distinctive appearance, with thick, fleshy stems and spines. They are found in arid regions throughout the world and are often grown as ornamental plants. The word "cacti" is commonly used in scientific and botanical contexts.

Synonyms

cactuses, succulents, prickly plants

Related Words

spike, thorn, flora, plant, green

Example Sentences

• The desert was dotted with cacti of all shapes and sizes.
• The cacti in the greenhouse needed to be watered.
• She studied the cacti in the botanical garden for her biology project.