5 letter words with L as the second letter

Here is the requested information about the word "aleph": Aleph

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑːlɛf/; UK: /ˈalef/

Origin and Usage: Aleph is derived from the Phoenician letter "aleph" meaning "ox". It is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and is used in the Hebrew language as a consonant with a glottal stop sound. Aleph is also used in mathematics and physics to represent various concepts.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Alpha, Almug, Ameer, Amigo, Amine

Example Sentences:

• He learned the Hebrew alphabet and could recite it from aleph to tav.
• The mathematician used aleph-null to represent the cardinality of infinite sets.
• Aleph is an important letter in the Hebrew language and is used in many religious texts.

Here is the requested information on "ulama": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

The ulama is a group of Muslim scholars who are recognized as having specialist knowledge of Islamic sacred law and theology. They are often consulted on matters of religious interpretation and Islamic jurisprudence.

Pronunciations:

US: /uːˈlɑːmə/

UK: /uːˈlɑːmə/

Origin and Usage:

The term "ulama" comes from the Arabic word "alim," which means "learned" or "scholar." The word is used to describe a group of Muslim scholars who have studied Islamic law and theology in depth and are recognized as experts in their field. The ulama have played an important role in the development and interpretation of Islamic law and theology throughout history.

Synonyms:

Islamic scholars, Muslim jurists, religious scholars, theologians

Related Words:

Islam, Quran, Sunni, Shia, Salam

Example Sentences:

• The ulama were consulted on matters of religious interpretation and Islamic jurisprudence.
• Many ulama have written books on Islamic law and theology.
• The ulama played an important role in the development of Islamic civilization.

Here you go: Sloes

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. The small, bitter, bluish-black fruit of the blackthorn bush, often used to make sloe gin or jam.
2. The blackthorn bush itself.

3. Pronunciations: (US: /sloʊz/, UK: /sləʊz/)

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "sloes" originated from the Old English word "slāh" and has been used to describe the fruit of the blackthorn bush since the 16th century. Sloes are commonly used to make sloe gin or jam, and are also used in traditional medicine for their astringent properties.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words:

• Blaze
• Bloom
• Brier
• Chive
• Clove

7. Example Sentences:

• She picked sloes from the blackthorn bush to make sloe gin.
• He made a batch of sloe jam using the fruit from his garden.
• The blackthorn bush was covered in sloes this year.

Dictionary Entry: Slick

1. Parts of Speech: adjective, noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • Adjective: having a smooth, glossy surface; efficient and skillful; superficially attractive or plausible but lacking depth or sincerity
   • Noun: a smooth, wet surface that is difficult to walk on; a clever or skillful person; a magazine or website that presents information in a superficially attractive or polished way
   • Verb: make (something) smooth and glossy by applying oil or polish; (of a person) move smoothly and easily with unctuous or self-assured confidence
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /slɪk/
   • UK: /slɪk/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "slick" originated in Middle English as a noun meaning "a smooth patch of ground." Its meaning evolved over time to include the modern definitions listed above. The adjective form of "slick" has been in use since the 1600s, while the verb form has been in use since the 1800s. "Slick" is commonly used in informal speech and writing, and is often used to describe someone or something that is superficially attractive or polished but lacking in substance.
5. Synonyms: smooth, glossy, sleek, polished, suave, glib, superficial, insincere, unctuous
6. Related Words: slide, slink, slush, slice, slime
7. Example Sentences:
   • The road was slick from the rain.
   • Hes a slick salesman who can sell anything to anyone.
   • The magazines slick design made it popular among young readers.
   • She slicked back her

zloty

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. the basic monetary unit of Poland (source: KoalaChat)
2. a gold coin formerly used as currency in Poland (source: KoalaChat)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈzloʊti/ (source: KoalaChat)
• UK: /ˈzlɒti/ (source: KoalaChat)

Origin and Usage:

The word "zloty" originated from the Polish language and means "golden". It has been used as the basic monetary unit of Poland since 1924. The first zloty was introduced in the 14th century and was a gold coin used as currency in Poland. The modern zloty is a paper currency that replaced the old zloty in 1995 (source: KoalaChat).

Synonyms:

• Polish złoty (source: KoalaChat)

Related Words:

• lofty (source: KoalaChat)
• tzatziki (source: KoalaChat)
• zlotas (source: KoalaChat)

Example Sentences:

• He exchanged his euros for zloty at the bank. (source: KoalaChat)
• The museum gift shop sold a replica of an old zloty coin. (source: KoalaChat)