5 letter words starting with TEP

Parts of Speech

Tepal is a noun.

Definitions

A tepal is a unit of a flowers perianth that is not clearly differentiated into sepals and petals. In other words, tepals are similar in structure and color and cannot be distinguished as either sepals or petals.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈtɛpəl/

UK: /ˈtiːpəl/

Origin and Usage

The word tepal was first recorded in 1879 and is derived from the Greek words "tepalos" meaning "mat, carpet, or covering." Tepals are commonly found in flowers of the lily family and are often used to describe the perianth of monocots, which includes grasses and orchids.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

petal, sepal, stela, spelt, slept

Example Sentences

• The flowers tepals were a vibrant shade of pink.
• The tepals of the lily were difficult to distinguish as either sepals or petals.
• The orchids tepals were a beautiful shade of purple.

Tepee

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a conical tent made of animal skins or canvas on a frame of long poles, used by some Native American peoples.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtipi/
• UK: /ˈtiːpiː/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "tepee" comes from the Lakota word "thípi", which means "dwelling".
• Tepees were used by several Native American tribes as a portable and temporary shelter, especially by the nomadic Plains Indians.
• Today, tepees are often used for camping and outdoor events, and they have become a symbol of Native American culture.

5. Synonyms:

• Tipi
• Teepee

6. Related Words:

• Tempe
• Telex
• Tepal
• Tepas
• Tepid

7. Example Sentences:

• The Native American tribe set up their tepee in the middle of the plain.
• The family went camping in a tepee instead of a traditional tent.
• The tepee was decorated with colorful patterns and symbols.

Here is the information on "tepid": Parts of Speech

adjective

Definitions

1. lukewarm; neither hot nor cold
2. showing little enthusiasm; unenthusiastic

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈtɛpɪd/
• UK: /ˈtɛpɪd/

Origin and Usage

"Tepid" comes from the Latin word "tepidus" which means "lukewarm". It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is neither hot nor cold. It is also used metaphorically to describe something that is unenthusiastic or lacking in energy.

Synonyms

• warmish
• bloodless
• half-hearted
• indifferent
• uninspired

Related Words

• tempi
• timed
• tempe
• petit
• imped

Example Sentences

• The soup was tepid, not hot enough to be enjoyable.
• Her response was tepid, showing little enthusiasm for the idea.
• The tepid water in the pool was not refreshing on such a hot day.