5 letter words with EY in the middle

oxeye 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A type of daisy with a large yellow center and white petals.
2. A circular window or opening in a roof or ceiling.
3. A large, round, or oval-shaped eye of an ox or other animal.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɑksˌaɪ/
• UK: /ˈɒksaɪ/

4. Origin and Usage

The term "oxeye" originated from the Old English word "oxēge" which means "ox island." The word "ox" refers to an ox or another large animal, and "eye" refers to the circular shape of the flower or opening. The term "oxeye" is used to describe the large, round, or oval-shaped eye of an ox or other animal, as well as a type of daisy with a large yellow center and white petals. It is also used to describe a circular window or opening in a roof or ceiling.

5. Synonyms

• oxeye daisy
• Leucanthemum vulgare
• marguerite

6. Related Words

• oxide
• oxyac
• oxyge

7. Example Sentences

1. The field was covered in oxeye daisies.
2. The old barn had an oxeye window in the roof.
3. The oxeye of the ox was large and brown.

Joeys

1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)
2. Definitions: Young marsupials, especially kangaroos and wallabies, still in the pouch or recently out of it.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʒoʊ.iz/, UK: /ˈdʒəʊ.iz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "joey" originated in Australian English in the 1830s as a diminutive of the name "Joe". It was first used to refer to young kangaroos and wallabies still in the pouch or recently out of it. Over time, the term has become more widely used to refer to young marsupials in general.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words: Kangas, walla
7. Example Sentences:
   • The mother kangaroo was carrying two joeys in her pouch.
   • The joeys were born just a few months ago and are still too young to leave their mothers side.
   • Wallabies are known for their cute and cuddly joeys.