5 letter words starting with MAU

Mauby

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of drink made from the bark of a Caribbean tree, usually with added sugar and spices.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈmɔːbi/ UK: /ˈmaʊbi/

Origin and Usage: Mauby is a traditional Caribbean drink that has been consumed for centuries. It is made from the bark of the mabi tree, which is native to the Caribbean and South America. The bark is boiled to make a tea-like liquid, which is then sweetened with sugar and flavored with spices such as cinnamon and cloves. Mauby is popular in many Caribbean countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Barbados.

Synonyms: Mabi, Mabolo, Mabwa

Related Words: Babel, Babul, Bubal, Embay, Gamby

Example Sentences:

• She sipped on a cold glass of mauby as she sat on the porch.
• Mauby is a popular drink during Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.
• The mauby bark is also used in traditional medicine for its supposed health benefits.
• He bought a bottle of mauby from the local market to try something new.

Parts of Speech

Mauls is a verb.

Definitions

• To beat, bruise, or mangle with a heavy object.
• To handle or use roughly.

Pronunciations

• US: /mɔlz/
• UK: /mɔːlz/

Origin and Usage

The word mauls originated from the Middle English word malle, which means a heavy wooden hammer or mallet. Its usage has evolved to describe the act of beating or handling something roughly, often with a heavy object.

Synonyms

• Beat
• Batter
• Thrash
• Pummel
• Mangle

Related Words

• Smash
• Crush
• Punch
• Clash
• Grasp

Example Sentences

• He mauls the punching bag every morning to stay fit.
• The bear mauled the hiker who entered its territory.
• The mechanic mauled the engine with his wrench, trying to fix the problem.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

Noun: a pale purple color

Adjective: of a pale purple color

Pronunciations:

US: /moʊv/

UK: /məʊv/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mauve" originated in 1859 and comes from the French word "malva," meaning mallow, a type of flower. It was named after a chemist named William Henry Perkin, who accidentally discovered the dye while trying to create a cure for malaria. Mauve became very popular in the late 1800s and was often used in clothing and home decor.

Synonyms:

lavender, lilac, violet, amethyst

Related Words:

azure, blush, coral, peach, royal

Example Sentences:

The walls of the bedroom were painted in a beautiful shade of mauve.

She wore a mauve dress to the wedding.

The artist used a mix of mauve and lavender to create a soft, romantic painting.