5 letter words starting with IV

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definitions:

1. Covered in ivy; having ivy growing on it.
2. Of or relating to ivy.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈaɪviːd/
• UK: /ˈɪvɪd/

Origin and Usage: The adjective "ivied" is derived from the noun "ivy," which comes from the Old English word "ifig." It has been in use since the 16th century to describe things covered in ivy or related to ivy.

Synonyms: covered in ivy, ivy-covered, ivy-clad, ivy-laden, ivy-grown

Related Words: ivies, ivied, ivyod

Example Sentences:

• The old, ivied walls of the castle looked like they had been there for centuries.
• The ivied trellis provided a natural shade for the patio.
• She wore a wreath of ivied leaves on her head.

Word: Ivies

1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

2. Definitions:

1. A type of climbing plant that has evergreen leaves and is often grown on walls or buildings (source: Oxford).
2. Plural form of "ivy", a trailing or climbing evergreen plant with small yellowish flowers, typically growing as a dense ground cover (source: Lexico).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈaɪviz/
• UK: /ˈaɪviːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ivies" is derived from the Old English word "ifig" which means "ivy". The plural form of "ivy" is "ivies". This word is commonly used to refer to a group of climbing plants with evergreen leaves that are often grown on walls or buildings for decorative purposes.

5. Synonyms:

• Climbing plants
• Creepers
• Trailing plants

6. Related Words:

• Alive
• Dives
• Fives
• Gives
• Hives

7. Example Sentences:

1. The ivies on the wall had grown thick and lush, creating a beautiful green backdrop.
2. She carefully tended to the ivies on the trellis, making sure they received enough water and sunlight.
3. He admired the ivies growing on the old stone building, giving it a charming and rustic look.

Ivory 1. Parts of Speech Ivory is a noun. 2. Definitions Ivory refers to the hard, white, smooth substance that makes up the tusks of elephants, walruses, and other animals. It is valued for its beauty and strength and has been used for carving, jewelry, and other decorative purposes for centuries. 3. Pronunciations (US, UK) US: /ˈaɪvəri/ UK: /ˈaɪvəri/ 4. Origin and Usage Ivory comes from the Latin word "ebur," which means "elephant." It has been used for thousands of years in various cultures for decorative and practical purposes. However, due to the illegal hunting of elephants and other animals for their ivory, it is now heavily regulated and in many cases, illegal to buy, sell, or trade. 5. Synonyms Synonyms for ivory include tusk, dentine, and bone. 6. Related Words Related 5 letter words to ivory include carve, pearl, and resin. 7. Example Sentences - The intricate ivory carvings on the antique box were breathtaking. - The sale of ivory is strictly prohibited in many countries due to the illegal hunting of elephants. - The piano keys were once made of ivory, but now they are made of plastic.