5 letter words with EB in the middle

Glebe 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. land attached to a parish church or ecclesiastical benefice and used to support it
2. an area of land in Scotland formerly devoted to the cultivation of wheat and now used for pasture or grass

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡliːb/
• UK: /ɡliːb/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word glebe comes from the Old English word "gleba," which means "clod of earth." It originally referred to a piece of land that was set aside for the use of a priest or church. Later, it came to refer to any land that was set aside for a specific purpose, such as farming or grazing. Today, the term is most commonly used in Scotland to refer to an area of land that was formerly used for growing wheat and is now used for pasture or grass.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:

• Beige
• Bleed
• Gleam
• Glean
• Grebe

7. Example Sentences:

1. The glebe was used to support the local church.
2. He bought a piece of glebe land to use as a pasture.
3. The glebe was once used for growing wheat.

Here is the result: gleba

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of certain fungi, especially in the order Phallales. It is often slimy and foul-smelling and is eaten by some animals.

Pronunciations: (US) /ˈɡlɛbə/; (UK) /ˈɡliːbə/

Origin and Usage: The word "gleba" comes from the Latin word "gleba" meaning "clod, lump, soil."

Synonyms: spore mass, fertile body, sporocarp

Related Words: fungi, spore, mycel

Example Sentences:

• The gleba of the stinkhorn mushroom smells like rotting flesh.
• The gleba of the truffle is highly prized as a culinary delicacy.
• The gleba of the fungus attracts insects which help to spread its spores.

Ameba

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A single-celled organism that moves by changing its shape and engulfing food. Also spelled "amoeba."

Pronunciations: US: /əˈmibə/, UK: /əˈmiːbə/

Origin and Usage: The word "ameba" comes from the Greek word "amoibe," meaning "change." The term was first coined in the 19th century by German biologist Ernst Haeckel. Amebas are found in almost every environment on Earth, including soil, water, and even in the bodies of animals. They are important for nutrient cycling and are often used as model organisms in scientific research.

Synonyms: Amoeba, ameboid, protozoan

Related Words: Alamo, amass, amaze, amber, amble

Example Sentences:

1. The pond water was teeming with amebas.
2. The scientist used amebas in her research on cell division.
3. After studying amebas in biology class, the students were fascinated by their ability to change shape.