5 letter words starting with MIA

Definition of Miaou

Miaou is a verb that means "to meow" or "to make the sound of a cat." It is pronounced "meow" in both US and UK English.

Origin and Usage of Miaou

Miaou is a French word that was introduced into English in the 19th century. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the sound that a cat makes. It is also sometimes used figuratively to describe a person who is complaining or whining excessively.

Parts of Speech for Miaou

Miaou is a verb.

Synonyms for Miaou

Other words that can be used to describe the sound that a cat makes include "meow," "mew," and "purr."

Related Words for Miaou

Other 5 letter words that are related to miaou include "meows," "mewed," "pawed," and "claws."

Example Sentences Using Miaou

• The cat miaoued softly as it rubbed against her legs.
• The kitten miaoued pitifully when it got stuck in the tree.
• She couldn concentrate on her work because her neighbors cat was miaouing loudly outside her window.
• He was always miaouing about how hard his life was, but no one wanted to listen to him.

Here is the requested information on the word "miaow": Miaow 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

A soft, high-pitched sound made by a cat. To make a soft, high-pitched sound like a cat.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /miˈaʊ/; UK: /mɪˈaʊ/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "miaow" is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound made by a cat. It is commonly used to describe the vocalization of cats. The word has been in use since the 18th century.

5. Synonyms

Meow, mew, purr

6. Related Words

Claws, whisk, whisker

7. Example Sentences

• The cat let out a loud miaow.
• The kitten miaowed for attention.

Here is the result: Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A noxious atmosphere or influence.
2. An unhealthy or unwholesome atmosphere.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmaɪæzəm/
• UK: /ˈmɪaz(ə)m/

Origin and Usage

The word "miasm" comes from the Greek "miasma," meaning "stain" or "pollution." It was first used in English in the early 18th century to describe the noxious fumes that were thought to cause diseases such as malaria and cholera. Today, it is used more broadly to refer to any noxious or unwholesome atmosphere or influence.

Synonyms

• Pollution
• Taint
• Contamination
• Infection

Related Words

• Maids
• Amias
• Mamas
• Mains
• Minas

Example Sentences

1. The miasm in the swamp made them feel sick.
2. The miasm of corruption pervaded the city.