5 letter words starting with KUD

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions: Praise and honor received for an achievement or accomplishment.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkudoʊz/, UK: /ˈkjuːdɒs/

Origin and Usage: The word "kudos" comes from Greek, meaning "glory" or "fame". It was first used in English in the 19th century and has since become a common term for expressing admiration and congratulations. It is often used in informal contexts to give recognition for a job well done.

Synonyms: accolade, honor, praise, recognition, credit

Related Words: honor, glory, praise, merit, laud

Example Sentences:

• She received kudos from her colleagues for her outstanding performance.
• The companys new product has been receiving kudos from customers.
• He was given kudos for his contributions to the teams success.

Kudus 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

a large brown East African antelope with spiral horns

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈkuːdəs/

UK: /ˈkuːdʊs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "kudus" comes from the Swahili language, where it means "antelope." It is commonly used to describe the Greater Kudu, a species of antelope found in eastern and southern Africa. Kudus are known for their long, spiral horns that can grow up to 6 feet in length. They are also known for their distinctive white stripes on their sides and their brownish-grey coats.

5. Synonyms:

Greater Kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros

6. Related Words:

Antel, Bongo, Gazel, Impal, Nyala, Wilde

7. Example Sentences:

• The kudus were grazing in the grasslands.
• He saw a kudu with massive horns while on safari.
• The Greater Kudu is one of the largest antelopes in Africa.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A quick-growing vine with large leaves, often found in the southeastern United States, and used for animal feed and erosion control. (US Pronunciation: /ˈkʊdzu/; UK Pronunciation: /ˈkʊdzuː/)
2. A plant of the pea family that is native to Japan and China, and is used for medicinal purposes. (US Pronunciation: /ˈkʊdzu/; UK Pronunciation: /ˈkʊdzuː/)

Origin and Usage:

The word "kudzu" comes from the Japanese word "kuzu," which means vine. Kudzu is native to Japan and China, and was introduced to the United States in the late 1800s for use as a forage crop and to control soil erosion. It is now considered an invasive species in the southeastern United States. Kudzu has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.

Synonyms:

• Japanese arrowroot
• Pueraria montana
• Kudzu vine

Related Words:

• Bamboo
• Cedar
• Maple
• Olive
• Willow

Example Sentences:

1. The kudzu vine is known for its ability to grow quickly and cover large areas.
2. Kudzu is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.