5 letter words starting with COL

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: coley

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a type of fish, also known as saithe or pollock, that is found in the North Atlantic Ocean

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkoʊli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkəʊli/

Origin and Usage: The word "coley" is derived from the Old Norse word "kollóga," which means "head-lying." This refers to the fact that the fish is often found lying on its head. The word has been in use since the 19th century to refer to this type of fish.

Synonyms: saithe, pollock

Related Words: codex, coked, cokes, colas, colds, coled, coles, colic, colin, colon, comae, comal, comas, combe, combo, combs, comer, comes, comet, comfy, comic, comma, conch, condo, cones, coney, conga, conge, congo, conic, cooed, cooee, cooer, cooks, cooky, cools, cooly, coomb, coons, coops, coopt, copal, copay, coper, copes, copse, coqui, coral, cords, cored, corer, cores, corgi, coria, corky, corms, corns, cornu, corny, corse, coset, cosie, costa, costs, cotan, coted, cotes, coude, could, count, coupe, coups, court, couth, coved, coven, cover, coves, covet, covey, cowls, cowry, coxae, coxal, coxed, coxes, coyer, coyly, coypu, cozen, crabs, crack, craft, crags, cramp, crams, crane, crank, craps, crash, crass,

Heres the result: Colly

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To blacken or smudge with coal, soot, or other dark substances.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkɑli/; UK: /ˈkɒli/

Origin and Usage: The word "colly" originated from the Old English word "colian," which means "to blacken with coal." It was first used in the 14th century and is still in use today, although it is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms: Smudge, blacken, dirty, soil, stain.

Related Words: Dirty, smoky, sooty, grime, grimey.

Example Sentences:

• He accidentally collied his shirt while working in the coal mine.
• The chimney sweeps face was collied with soot.
• The cars exhaust pipe was collied with dirt and grime.

Colic 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

Severe pain in the abdomen caused by an obstruction, inflammation, or twisting of the intestines.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈkɑːlɪk/

UK: /ˈkɒlɪk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "colic" comes from the Greek word "kolikos," which means "suffering in the colon." It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe severe abdominal pain. Colic is a common condition in infants, and it is characterized by severe crying, fussiness, and irritability. In horses, colic is a serious condition that can be fatal if left untreated.

5. Synonyms:

Abdominal pain, stomachache, cramps, indigestion

6. Related Words:

Abuse, acute, belly, bloat, bowel, cramp, fiver, gutty, herni, ileus, indue, jejun, kinks, meson, myoma, navel, ovary, pelvic, reflux, rumen, shank, spasm, ulcer

7. Example Sentences:

• The babys colic kept her up all night.
• The vet suspected that the horse had colic.
• He was doubled over in colic pain.
• The doctor prescribed medication to relieve her colic.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• Common colds are a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that can cause symptoms like coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose.
• Colds can also refer to a low temperature or the feeling of being cold.

Pronunciations:

• US: /koʊldz/
• UK: /kəʊldz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "colds" is derived from the Old English word "cald," which means cold or cool. It has been used to describe low temperatures since the 14th century and has been used to describe viral infections of the upper respiratory tract since the 16th century.

Synonyms:

• Upper respiratory infections
• Viral infections
• Flu

Related Words:

• Fever
• Cough
• Sneeze
• Chill
• Frost

Example Sentences:

• She caught a cold after being exposed to someone who was sick.
• He was shivering from the colds in the room.

Parts of Speech

Colby is a noun.

Definitions

Colby is a type of cheese that originated in the United States. It is a semi-hard cheese that is typically made from cows milk. Colby cheese is similar to cheddar cheese, but it is softer and has a more mild flavor.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈkoʊlbi/
• UK: /ˈkɒlbi/

Origin and Usage

Colby cheese was first made in Colby, Wisconsin in the late 1800s. It was created by Joseph Steinwand, a cheesemaker who wanted to create a new type of cheese that was similar to cheddar but had a softer texture. Colby cheese became popular in the United States and is now widely available in supermarkets and specialty cheese shops.

Synonyms

Colby cheese is sometimes called Colby-Jack cheese, which is a combination of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses.

Related Words

lobed, cobia, lobby, coble, cobby

Example Sentences

• He made a sandwich with Colby cheese and turkey.
• The recipe called for shredded Colby cheese.
• She bought a block of Colby cheese at the grocery store.