5 letter words with ALP in the middle

The following list contains 7 five letter words in English

5 letter words with ALP in the middle in English

Common 5 letter words with ALP in the middle with meaning

WordDefinition
RALPH
Here is the result: ralph Parts of Speech:

noun, verb

Definitions:
  • noun: a loud retching sound made by a person or animal.
  • verb: to vomit or retch.
Pronunciations:
  • US: /rælf/
  • UK: /ralf/
Origin and Usage:

The origin of the word "ralph" is uncertain, but it is believed to be of British English origin. It is a colloquial term used to describe the act of vomiting or the sound of someone vomiting. The word is commonly used in informal contexts and is considered a slang term.

Synonyms:
  • barf
  • puke
  • throw up
Related Words:
  • chuck
  • retch
  • spew
  • vomit
Example Sentences:
  • He ralphed all over the bathroom floor.
  • The smell of the garbage made her want to ralph.
  • She had too much to drink and ended up ralphing in the bushes.
PALPS
Parts of Speech

Palps is a noun.

Definitions

Palps are the paired appendages near the mouth of arachnids and other arthropods, used for feeding, sensing, and manipulating objects.

Pronunciations

US: /pælps/

UK: /pɑːlps/

Origin and Usage

The word "palps" comes from the Latin "palpus," meaning "touch" or "feel." It has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe the specialized appendages found in various arthropods.

Synonyms

Palpi, maxillae.

Related Words

Clasp, grasp, scalp, lapse, helps.

Example Sentences
  • The spider used its palps to sense the vibrations in the web.
  • The scorpions palps were used to hold and crush its prey.
  • The mites palps were used to probe and manipulate its food.
KALPA
Kalpa

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

  1. In Hinduism, a kalpa is a vast period of time, equivalent to 4.32 billion years. It is also known as a day of Brahma.
  2. In Buddhism, a kalpa is a period of time between the creation and recreation of the universe.
  3. Kalpa can also refer to a religious text or a set of rules.

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /ˈkɑːlpə/
  • UK: /ˈkælpə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "kalpa" comes from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language. It has been used in Hinduism and Buddhism for thousands of years to describe vast periods of time and religious texts. In modern usage, it is still primarily used in a religious context.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:

Alpha, Galpa, Salpa

7. Example Sentences:

  1. The current kalpa is known as the Shvetavaraha Kalpa.
  2. The Buddha taught for an entire kalpa.
  3. The kalpa contains instructions for performing rituals and sacrifices.