5 letter words starting with EY

Word: eyass

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A young hawk taken from the nest for training.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈaɪ.əs/; UK: /ˈaɪ.æs/

Origin and Usage: The word "eyass" originated in the 15th century from the Middle French word "niais" meaning "naive" or "simple". It was first used to describe a young hawk that had been taken from the nest for training. The word is still used today in falconry circles to describe a young hawk that is being trained.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: essay, sassy, sayst, yeans, yenta

Example Sentences:

• He spent hours each day training the eyass to hunt.
• The eyass was still too young to fly, so he kept it in a large cage until it was ready.
• She was amazed by the beauty and grace of the eyass as it soared through the sky.

Word: eying 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

• To look at or watch something or someone closely and attentively.
• To consider or contemplate something carefully or with interest.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈaɪɪŋ/
• UK: /ˈaɪɪŋ/

4. Origin and Usage:

"Eying" is the present participle of the verb "eye". The word "eye" comes from the Old English word "ēage" which means "eye". "Eying" is commonly used in American and British English and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• Observing
• Watching
• Examining
• Studying

6. Related Words:

• Agony
• Bling
• Chive
• Droop
• Flair

7. Example Sentences:

• She was eying the painting with great interest.
• He caught her eying him from across the room.
• The detective was eying the suspects every move.

Eyrie Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A large nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built high up on a cliff or on the top of a hill.
• A lofty nest of any bird of prey.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈaɪri/
• UK: /ˈɛəri/

Origin and Usage:

The word "eyrie" comes from Middle English "eyrē," from Old French "aire," from Latin "agēria," from Greek "aigēría," meaning "a place where birds of prey rest." The word is primarily used to refer to the nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, but can also be used to refer to the nest of any bird that is built high up on a cliff or on the top of a hill.

Synonyms:

• aerie
• eyry
• hawks nest
• eagles nest

Related Words:

• birdy
• roost
• perch
• nesty
• flown

Example Sentences:

• The eagles built their eyrie high up on the cliff.
• The birdwatcher was thrilled to spot an eyrie on the hilltop.
• The hawks eyrie was a magnificent sight to behold.