5 letter words starting with PU

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A type of small deer native to South America, characterized by a stocky build, short legs, and large ears.

2. (plural) A pair of warm, soft, slipper-like socks, typically made of wool and worn indoors.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpuːdəs/

UK: /ˈpjuːdʊs/

Origin and Usage

The word "pudus" originated from the Mapuche language of South America, where it refers to the small deer native to the region. In English, it is used to refer to the animal, as well as a type of slipper-like sock that is popular in some parts of South America. The word has gained popularity in recent years as a trendy and comfortable alternative to traditional slippers.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for pudus.

Related Words

duels, dulse, dupes, ludes, pulse

Example Sentences

1. The pudus is the smallest deer species in the world.

2. She slipped her feet into a pair of cozy pudus and settled in for the night.

Purge

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• Verb: to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; to cleanse or purify.
• Noun: an act or instance of purging; a purification or cleansing.

Pronunciations:

• US: /pərdʒ/
• UK: /pəːdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "purge" comes from the Latin word "purgare," which means to cleanse or purify. It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Purge" is commonly used in the context of getting rid of something undesirable or impure, such as toxins from the body or corrupt officials from government.

Synonyms:

• cleanse
• eliminate
• rid
• remove
• expunge

Related Words:

• clean
• erase
• flush
• purse
• swipe

Example Sentences:

• The doctor recommended a juice cleanse to purge the toxins from her body.
• The company decided to purge all outdated files from their database.
• He felt a sense of relief after the purge of corrupt officials from the government.
• The purge of the political opposition was met with widespread protests.

Here is the requested information on the word "pupal": 1. Parts of Speech: Adjective 2. Definitions: relating to or being in the pupal stage of development; of or relating to a pupa 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpyuːpl/, UK: /ˈpjuːp(ə)l/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "pupal" comes from the Latin word "pupa," meaning "doll" or "girl." It was first used in the English language in the mid-19th century to describe the stage of development in insects between the larval and adult stages. 5. Synonyms: chrysalis, cocooned, metamorphic 6. Related Words: larva, adult, insect 7. Example Sentences: - The butterfly remained in its pupal stage for two weeks before emerging as an adult. - The scientists carefully observed the pupal development of the beetles. - The cocooned caterpillar was in its pupal stage of metamorphosis.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A worthless person or group of people.
2. A young person who behaves in a rebellious way, especially one who is a fan of punk rock music.

Pronunciations

• US: /pəŋks/
• UK: /pʌŋks/

Origin and Usage

"Punks" originated from the 16th century word "punke," meaning prostitute or harlot. In the 20th century, it was used to describe a young person who behaves in a rebellious way, especially one who is a fan of punk rock music. Nowadays, it is often used to refer to a group of people who are considered worthless or undesirable.

Synonyms

• Delinquents
• Hooligans
• Troublemakers

Related Words

• Skunk
• Trunk
• Flunk
• Drunk
• Plunk

Example Sentences

1. He considered them punks who didn know how to work hard.
2. The punks at the concert were moshing and stage diving.

Pulpy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Containing or resembling pulp; soft and moist; having a lot of pulp.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpʌlpi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpʌlpi/

Origin and Usage: The word "pulpy" is derived from the noun "pulp," which refers to the soft, moist, and often fibrous matter that remains after the juice has been extracted from fruits, vegetables, or other plant materials. "Pulpy" is used to describe something that contains or resembles pulp, or that is soft and moist like pulp.

Synonyms: Soft, mushy, squishy, juicy, fleshy, succulent.

Related Words: Pupil, puppy, puler, pulis, pulka.

Example Sentences:

• The orange juice was pulpy and sweet.
• He preferred his orange juice without pulp, but she liked it pulpy.
• The pulpy texture of the tomato made it perfect for making sauce.
• She enjoyed reading pulpy novels in her spare time.
• The pulpy consistency of the fruit made it difficult to eat with a fork.