5 letter words starting with PEL

Pelta

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A small shield used by the ancient Greeks; A genus of tropical American ferns with shield-shaped leaves; A crescent-shaped area of skin on the upper eyelid near the nose.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpɛltə/, UK: /ˈpɛltə/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "pelta" comes from the Greek "peltē," meaning "small shield." It was used by the ancient Greeks as a small shield. The word is now used to refer to a genus of tropical American ferns with shield-shaped leaves, as well as a crescent-shaped area of skin on the upper eyelid near the nose. The usage of this word is mainly limited to the fields of biology and anatomy.

5. Synonyms: For the ferns, synonyms include "elaphoglossum" and "leptopteris." For the crescent-shaped area of skin, there are no commonly used synonyms.

6. Related Words: "Lepta," "petal," "plate," "pleat," "taper."

7. Example Sentences:

• The ancient Greeks used a pelta as a small shield in battle.
• The pelta fern is native to tropical America.
• The pelta is a crescent-shaped area of skin on the upper eyelid near the nose.

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "pelts": pelts

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• (Noun) The skins of animals with the fur or hair still on them.
• (Verb) To hit someone or something with great force.

Pronunciation (US): /pɛlts/

Pronunciation (UK): /pɛlts/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "pelts" originated from the Old English word "pilte," which means "skin." It has been used in English since the 14th century.
• The noun form of "pelts" refers to the skins of animals, while the verb form means to hit something or someone with great force.

Synonyms:

• (Noun) Hides, furs, skins.
• (Verb) Beat, strike, smack.

Related Words:

• Belts
• Felts
• Melts
• Smelt
• Welts

Example Sentences:

• The trapper sold his pelts to the highest bidder.
• The boxer pelted his opponent with a barrage of punches.