5 letter words starting with IC

Definition of Icing

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: Icing is a sweet, often creamy glaze made from sugar and other ingredients that is used to decorate or add flavor to cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. As a verb, to ice means to spread or decorate with icing.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈaɪsɪŋ/, UK: /ˈaɪsɪŋ/

Origin and Usage: The word icing comes from the verb "to ice", which originally meant to freeze or cover with ice. The noun form of icing, meaning a sweet glaze used to decorate cakes and other baked goods, dates back to the early 18th century. Icing is commonly used in baking and pastry-making, and is a popular way to add flavor and decoration to desserts.

Synonyms: Frosting, glaze, topping

Related Words: Frost, glaze, sugar

Example Sentences:

• She spent hours decorating the cake with pink icing.
• He iced the cupcakes with a thick layer of chocolate frosting.
• The baker used a piping bag to apply the intricate icing design to the wedding cake.
• She accidentally spilled the icing all over the counter while trying to frost the cupcakes.

Parts of Speech: Adverb

Definitions: In a cold, unfriendly manner.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈaɪsəli/ UK: /ˈaɪsɪli/

Origin and Usage: The adverb "icily" comes from the adjective "icy" which means extremely cold or lacking in friendliness. It has been in use since the 15th century.

Synonyms: Coldly, frigidly, aloofly, unfriendlily.

Related Words: Chill, frost, glaze, freeze, crisp.

Example Sentences:

1. She looked at him icily, without a trace of warmth in her eyes.
2. The manager responded icily to the employees request for a raise.
3. He gave her an icily polite smile and turned away.

ichor

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
   • A fluid that flows like blood in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology.
   • Any thin, watery, and/or blood-like fluid.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈaɪkɔr/
   • UK: /ˈɪkɔː/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "ichor" comes from Greek mythology, where it was the ethereal fluid that flowed through the veins of the gods. It was said to be golden in color and was thought to be the source of their immortality.
   • Today, "ichor" is used to describe any thin, watery, and/or blood-like fluid. It is often used in literature and poetry to describe something that is both beautiful and otherworldly.
5. Synonyms:
   • Plasma
   • Lymph
   • Serum
6. Related Words:
   • Blood
   • Plasm
   • Serum
7. Example Sentences:
   • The gods ichor glowed golden in the light of Olympus.
   • The wound oozed a thin, watery ichor.
   • The trees sap flowed like ichor from a wound.