5 letter words starting with VAR

Here is the requested information on "varix": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: - (medicine) a dilated vein, especially in the esophagus or lower rectum, caused by increased blood pressure 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈvɛrɪks/ - UK: /ˈvɛrɪks/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The word "varix" comes from the Latin word "varix" meaning "twisted". It was first used in the 17th century to describe a dilated vein. In medicine, it is commonly used to refer to a varicose vein, which is a swollen and twisted vein caused by weak or damaged valves that allow blood to flow backward and pool in the vein. 5. Synonyms: - varicose vein, varicosity 6. Related Words: - veins, veins, arise, raves, saver 7. Example Sentences: - The patient was diagnosed with esophageal varices. - The doctor recommended surgery to treat the varix in the patients rectum. - Varices are a common complication of liver disease.

Here is the requested information on the word "varna": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: - (in Hinduism) each of the four Hindu castes, Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. - (in Sanskrit) a color or tint. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈvɑrnə/ - UK: /ˈvɑːnə/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "varna" comes from Sanskrit and has been used in Hinduism for centuries to refer to the four main castes in Indian society. In Sanskrit, "varna" also means "color" or "tint." 5. Synonyms: caste, social class, color, tint 6. Related Words: karma, yoga, vedas, guru, caste 7. Example Sentences: - In Hinduism, the four varnas are believed to have been created from different parts of the god Purushas body. - The concept of varna has been a controversial topic in Indian society, with many arguing that it perpetuates discrimination and inequality.

Varve 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• A pair of thin layers of sedimentary rock or sediment, typically of alternating composition, that is deposited in a single year.
• A layer of sedimentary rock or sediment that is deposited in a single year, typically consisting of a summer layer of light-colored silt or sand and a winter layer of dark-colored clay.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /vɑrv/
• UK: /vɑːv/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "varve" originated from the Swedish word "varv" meaning "revolution" or "turn". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the alternating layers of sediment deposited in glacial lakes. Today, it is commonly used in geology to describe the annual layers of sediment deposited in lakes or other bodies of water.

5. Synonyms:

• Annual layer
• Chronostratigraphic unit
• Geochronological unit

6. Related Words:

• Sedum
• Layer
• Straw
• Slate
• Shale

7. Example Sentences:

• The varve record provides a detailed history of past environmental changes.
• The varves in this lake are used to study changes in climate over the past 10,000 years.