5 letter words with ACA in the middle

Definition of Cacao

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Cacao is a tropical tree, Theobroma cacao, having yellowish flowers and reddish-brown seed pods from which cocoa is made. It is also the dried, fermented, fatty seed of this tree, used in making cocoa powder and chocolate.

3. Pronunciations: US: /kəˈkaʊ/; UK: /kəˈkeɪəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "cacao" comes from the Spanish word "cacao," which was borrowed from the Nahuatl word "cacahuatl." Cacao has been cultivated for thousands of years in Central and South America, and was used by the Aztecs and Mayans for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Today, cacao is primarily grown in West Africa, with Ghana and Ivory Coast being the largest producers.

5. Synonyms: Cocoa, chocolate, chocolate tree, cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao.

6. Related Words: Cocoa, choco, coact, coach, coals.

7. Example Sentences:

• She used cacao powder to make a delicious chocolate cake.
• The cacao beans were roasted and ground to make chocolate.
• Many people enjoy eating dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao.

Heres the information you requested: Jacal 1. Parts of Speech

Jacal is a noun.

2. Definitions

Jacal refers to a type of traditional adobe house used in Mexico and the southwestern United States, typically with a thatched roof.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /hɑːˈkɑːl/

UK: /hɑːˈkæl/

4. Origin and Usage

The word jacal comes from the Nahuatl word xacalli, meaning "hut".

Jacals were commonly used in Mexico and the southwestern United States as a simple and inexpensive housing option, particularly in rural areas.

5. Synonyms

Adobe house, mud house, thatched house.

6. Related Words

Adobe, hutia, igloo, yurta.

7. Example Sentences

The family lived in a jacal on the outskirts of town.

Many of the homes in the rural village were jacals made from adobe and thatched roofs.

Macaw

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large, colorful parrot native to Central and South America.

Pronunciation (US): /məˈkɑ/

Pronunciation (UK): /məˈkɔː/

Origin and Usage: The word "macaw" comes from the Portuguese word "macau" which means "trading port". These birds were commonly traded in the port of Macau in China during the 16th century. Macaws are known for their vibrant colors and are often kept as pets. They are also used in various cultural traditions, such as in the feathered headdresses of some indigenous peoples in South America.

Synonyms: Parrot, Ara

Related Words: Parrot, Toucan, Finch, Sparrow, Eagle

Example Sentences:

• The macaws feathers were so bright and colorful.
• She loves her pet macaw and takes good care of it.
• The indigenous tribe used macaw feathers in their traditional headdresses.

Pacas

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
   • A type of Central and South American rodent, resembling a small llama or alpaca.
   • A type of wool from the paca.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈpɑːkəz/
   • UK: /ˈpækəz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "pacas" originated from the Quechuan language, spoken by indigenous people in the Andes region of South America. Pacas are primarily found in Central and South America. The wool from pacas is used for clothing and textiles.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words:
   • Alpacas
   • Bacas
   • Cacas
   • Facas
   • Lacas
7. Example Sentences:
   • The paca is a small, furry animal that lives in the Andes mountains.
   • The wool from pacas is soft and warm, making it ideal for winter clothing.