5 letter words starting with RHO

Rhomb 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A parallelogram with opposite equal acute angles, opposite equal obtuse angles, and four equal sides.
2. A diamond shape.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /rɑm/
• UK: /rɒm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "rhomb" comes from the Greek word "rhombos" which means "spinning top." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a parallelogram with four equal sides and opposite equal acute and obtuse angles. In more recent times, it is also used to describe a diamond shape.

5. Synonyms:

• Diamond
• Parallelogram
• Rhombus

6. Related Words:

• Bloom
• Chomb
• Climb
• Flomb
• Plumb

7. Example Sentences:

• The kite was shaped like a rhomb.
• The rhomb has opposite equal acute angles and opposite equal obtuse angles.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A major river in Switzerland and France.
2. A type of wine produced in the Rhone valley in France.

Pronunciations

• US: /roʊn/
• UK: /rəʊn/

Origin and Usage

The word "Rhone" originated from the Latin word "Rhodanus," which was the name of the river. The Rhone river is one of the major rivers in Europe, flowing through Switzerland and France. The Rhone valley in France is known for producing a variety of wines, including the famous Rhone wines such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône.

Synonyms

• Rhône wine
• Rhône River

Related Words

• heron
• honer
• horne
• shone
• thone

Example Sentences

1. The Rhone river flows through Switzerland and France.
2. The Rhone valley is known for producing high-quality wines.