5 letter words starting with UMB

Umbel

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A flat-topped or rounded flower cluster in which the individual flower stalks arise from about the same point.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈʌmbəl/; UK: /ˈʌmb(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "umbel" comes from the Latin word "umbella," meaning "parasol" or "sunshade." It was first used in English in the 1650s to describe a type of flower cluster.

Synonyms: Inflorescence, flower cluster, head

Related Words: Angel, angle, bagel, cable, chile

Example Sentences:

• She admired the beautiful umbel of the wildflowers in the field.
• The parsley plant had an umbel of small white flowers at the top.
• The plants umbel was a perfect landing spot for the butterfly.

Umber

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition:

• A natural pigment that is a dark brown color.
• A dark brown color.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈʌmbər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈʌmbə/

Origin and Usage: The word "umber" comes from the Latin word "umbra" meaning "shade" or "shadow". It has been in use since the 16th century to describe a natural pigment that is a dark brown color. It is also used to describe the color itself.

Synonyms: Brown, sepia, sienna, burnt umber

Related Words: Amber, ember, crumb, plumb, thumb

Example Sentences:

• The artist mixed umber with other pigments to create a unique color for his painting.
• The walls of the old building were painted in a rich umber color.
• The soil in the garden had an umber hue due to the high iron content.

Umbos

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• The rounded protruding part of a shield or the body of a bivalve mollusk.
• The boss or central point of a convex object.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈʌmboʊz/
• UK: /ˈʌmbəʊz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "umbos" comes from the Latin word "umbo," which means "boss" or "knob." It has been used in English since the early 17th century to refer to the boss or central point of a convex object. It is commonly used in the context of shields and bivalve mollusks.

5. Synonyms:

• Knob
• Boss
• Protuberance

6. Related Words:

• Bosom
• Bloom
• Embos
• Limbo
• Plumb

7. Example Sentences:

• The shields umbo was heavily dented after the battle.
• The umbo of the bivalve mollusk was used to pry open the shell.
• The umbo of the convex mirror reflected the image of the room.

Umbra

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Umbra refers to the darkest part of a shadow, where no light is visible. It can also refer to a phantom or ghost-like image.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈʌmbrə/; UK: /ˈʌmbrə/

Origin and Usage: The word "umbra" comes from the Latin word for "shadow." It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the darkest part of a shadow. In astronomy, it is used to describe the darkest part of a celestial bodys shadow, such as during a lunar eclipse. In art, it can refer to the use of shadows to create depth and contrast in an image. In spiritual contexts, it can refer to a ghostly or phantom-like presence.

Synonyms: Shade, darkness, obscurity, ghost, phantom

Related Words: Shade, ghost, image, shadow, haunt

Example Sentences:

• The umbra of the tree provided a cool spot to rest on a hot day.
• The moon was completely within the umbra of the Earths shadow during the eclipse.
• She felt a chill as if an umbra passed through her body.