5 letter words with N and O

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Short for "amniocentesis," a medical procedure used to diagnose genetic disorders in a developing fetus by testing a sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈæmniˌoʊ/; UK: /ˈæmniəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The term "amniocentesis" was coined in 1956 by two doctors, Drs. Steptoe and Edwards. The word "amnio" is a shortened form of this term and has been in use since the 1960s.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Anima, Amine, Amino

Example Sentences:

• She decided to have an amnio to test for genetic disorders in her unborn child.
• The doctor performed an amnio to determine if the fetus had any chromosomal abnormalities.
• After the amnio, the doctor informed the couple that their baby was healthy and free of genetic disorders.

Woven

Parts of Speech: verb, adjective

Definitions:

• Verb: past participle of weave, meaning to form fabric or a pattern by interlacing threads.
• Adjective: made by weaving or interlacing threads or strips of material.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈwoʊvən/
• UK: /ˈwəʊvən/

Origin and Usage:

The word "woven" comes from the Middle English word "weven," which means to weave. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb form is commonly used in the textile industry to describe the process of creating fabric or patterns by interlacing threads. The adjective form is used to describe items that are made by weaving or interlacing threads or strips of material, such as baskets, rugs, or clothing.

Synonyms:

• Interwoven
• Intertwined
• Interlaced
• Woven together

Related Words:

• Weave
• Looms
• Braid
• Knit
• Yarns

Example Sentences:

• She had woven a beautiful tapestry with intricate patterns.
• The baskets were made from woven strips of bamboo.
• The fabric was woven from soft, high-quality cotton.
• They had woven a web of lies to cover up their mistake.
• Their fates were woven together by a common thread

1. Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being; a drink that contains quinine and is used to prevent or treat malaria; a musical note that is the first or stressed note of a phrase; a tonic syllable.
• Adjective: relating to or producing muscular contraction or the increase of tension in a muscle; relating to or denoting a tone or set of tones used as a keynote or starting point for a musical composition.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtɑnɪk/
• UK: /ˈtɒnɪk/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "tonic" comes from the Greek word "tonikos," meaning "of or for stretching." It was first used in the 17th century to refer to a medicinal substance that was believed to invigorate the body. Over time, the word came to be used more broadly to refer to anything that gives a feeling of vigor or well-being. In music, the term "tonic" refers to the first or stressed note of a musical phrase, and is used as a starting point for a composition.

5. Synonyms: invigorating, stimulating, bracing, energizing, refreshing, revitalizing

6. Related Words: tonic, ontic, ontic, tonic, ontic

7. Example Sentences:

• The doctor prescribed a tonic to help him recover from his illness.
• She drinks tonic water every day to prevent malaria.
• The tonic note in the melody sets the tone for the entire piece.
• He used a tonic to massage his sore muscles after exercising.

Thorn

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection from a stem or branch of a plant, typically one that is capable of causing injury.
• the letter þ, used in Old and Middle English to represent the voiceless dental fricative sound (as in thing or both) and in Icelandic and some phonetic alphabets to represent the same sound.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /θɔrn/
• UK: /θɔːn/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "thorn" originated from Old English "thorn" which means "a thorn or a prickle." It has been used since the 12th century to describe the sharp projection from a plant stem or branch. In Middle English, the letter "þ" was used to represent the "th" sound, and it was called "thorn." The letter was eventually replaced by "th" in modern English, but it is still used in Icelandic and some phonetic alphabets.

5. Synonyms:

• spine
• prickle
• barb
• thistle

6. Related Words:

• spike
• sharp
• blade
• sting
• bract

7. Example Sentences:

• The thorn on the rose bush pricked her finger.
• The Old English letter "þ" is also known as thorn.

Definition of Zygon

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Zygon is a term used in biology to describe a paired organ or structure, such as the eyes of some insects.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈzaɪɡɑn/, UK: /ˈzaɪɡɒn/

4. Origin and Usage: The term zygon comes from the Greek word "zugon," meaning "yoke" or "pair." It is primarily used in the field of biology to describe paired organs or structures in various organisms.

5. Synonyms: There are no commonly used synonyms for zygon.

6. Related Words: Some related 5 letter words include zygol, zygia, and zygot.

7. Example Sentences:

• The zygon of the insect has evolved to provide it with panoramic vision.
• The zygon of the fish helps it to detect movement in the water.
• The zygon of the bird allows it to see both near and far objects with clarity.