5 letter words starting with COI

Coifs Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A close-fitting cap covering the top, back, and sides of the head, formerly worn indoors by women
Pronunciations: US: /kɔɪfs/, UK: /kɔɪfs/
Origin and Usage: The word "coifs" originated from the Old French word "coife" which means "cap". It was first used in the English language in the 14th century to describe a type of head covering worn by women. In the 16th century, it was used to describe a close-fitting cap that covered the entire head and was worn by both men and women. Today, the word is mostly used in historical contexts or in reference to religious head coverings.
Synonyms: Cap, headdress, head covering
Related Words: Crown, hat, hood, turban, veil
Example Sentences:
- In the 18th century, women wore coifs made of linen or silk.
- The nuns at the convent wear coifs as part of their religious habit.
- The actor wore a coif to complete his costume for the medieval play.

Coign

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A projecting corner or angle of a wall or building.
2. A stone that forms a corner of a wall or building.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /kɔɪn/
• UK: /kɔɪn/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "coign" comes from the Middle English word "coigne," which means "corner." It was first used in the 14th century and is primarily used in architectural contexts to describe a projecting corner or angle of a wall or building. It is also used to describe a stone that forms a corner of a wall or building.

5. Synonyms:

• Corner
• Angle
• Projection

6. Related Words:

• Coils
• Coins
• Conic
• Incog
• Sonic

7. Example Sentences:

1. The castle had many coigns and towers.
2. The coign of the building was adorned with a statue.

Coils

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Coils are series of loops or turns in a length of something, especially a rope or wire.

Pronunciation (US): koils

Pronunciation (UK): koils

Origin and Usage: The word "coils" has its origin in the Middle English word "coilen" which means "to wind into a coil." It is commonly used to describe a length of something that has been wound into a series of loops or turns, such as a rope or wire.

Synonyms: Spirals, loops, turns, windings, twists

Related Words: Curls, helix, loops, rings, twists

Example Sentences:

• He carefully coiled the rope and put it away.
• The wire was coiled around the spool.
• The snake coiled itself around the branch.
• The telephone cord was coiled around her finger as she talked.
• The garden hose was coiled up neatly after use.

Coins

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Coins are small, flat, and usually round pieces of metal or plastic that are used as money.

Pronunciation (US): /kɔɪnz/

Pronunciation (UK): /kɔɪnz/

Origin and Usage: The word "coin" originated from the Old French word "coigne" which means "wedge". Coins have been used for thousands of years as a form of currency and are still widely used today. They are typically made of metals such as copper, nickel, and silver, and are issued by governments or other authorized institutions.

Synonyms: Money, currency, change, cash

Related Words: Bills, cents, pesos, euros, yen

Example Sentences:

• He counted his coins to see if he had enough to buy a soda.
• The beggar asked for some coins to buy food.
• She dropped her coins on the floor and had to pick them up.