5 letter words starting with LEM

Here is the requested information on the word "leman": leman

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a lover or sweetheart (source: Merriam-Webster)
• a lover or mistress (source: Oxford Languages)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈlɛmən/
• UK: /ˈliːmən/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "leman" comes from Middle English and Old English roots, and originally meant "beloved" or "sweetheart". The word is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English, except in literary or historical contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• lover
• sweetheart
• mistress
• paramour

6. Related Words:

• angel
• beard
• bliss
• charm
• dream

7. Example Sentences:

• She was his leman, and he would do anything for her.
• The king had many lemans throughout his reign.

Here is the requested information on the word "lemma": Lemma 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

a) In linguistics, a word that represents a canonical form of a set of related words. b) In mathematics, a proposition that is proved or demonstrated as a stepping stone to a larger result.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈlɛmə/

UK: /ˈlɛmə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "lemma" comes from the Greek word "lemmatos," which means "something received." In linguistics, a lemma is a word that represents the base or dictionary form of a set of related words. It is commonly used in computational linguistics and natural language processing. In mathematics, a lemma is a proposition that is proved or demonstrated as a stepping stone to a larger result.

5. Synonyms:

For the linguistic definition: base form, dictionary form, citation form. For the mathematical definition: proposition, theorem.

6. Related Words:

Lemma is a unique five-letter word with no related words.

7. Example Sentences:

• The lemma for "walked" is "walk."
• The proof of the theorem relies on several lemmas.

Lemon

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A yellow, acidic fruit with a sour taste, used in cooking and drinks.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlɛmən/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlɛmən/

Origin and Usage: The word "lemon" originated from the Middle English word "lemoun" which came from the Old French word "limon". It was first recorded in the English language in the 15th century. Lemons are commonly used in cooking and drinks, and are known for their sour taste and high vitamin C content.

Synonyms: Citrus limon, sour fruit

Related Words: Lime, grape, peach, apple, mango

Example Sentences:

• She squeezed a lemon into her tea to give it some flavor.
• The recipe called for the juice of one lemon.
• He made a lemonade by mixing lemon juice, sugar, and water.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A small, nocturnal, tree-dwelling primate native to Madagascar, characterized by large eyes, a pointed snout, and a long tail.
2. Any of various strepsirrhine primates, such as the aye-aye, bushbaby, or indris, native to Madagascar and adjacent islands.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈliːmər/
• UK: /ˈliːmə/

Origin and Usage

The word "lemur" comes from the Latin word "lemures," which means "spirits of the dead." The name was given to these primates by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century because of their nocturnal habits and ghostly appearance. Lemurs are found only on the island of Madagascar and nearby islands. They are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.

Synonyms

Nocturnal primate, bushbaby, aye-aye, indris

Related Words

Madam, llama, maple, camel, lemon

Example Sentences

• The lemur is one of the most endangered primates in the world.
• Lemurs are unique to Madagascar and are found nowhere else in the world.
• The aye-aye is a type of lemur known for its long, thin fingers.