5-letter words containing a, i
- amain — with great strength, speed, or haste
- amati — a family of Italian violin makers, active in Cremona in the 16th and 17th centuries, esp Nicolò (nikoˈlɔ), 1596–1684, who taught Guarneri and Stradivari
- ambi- — indicating both
- ambit — The ambit of something is its range or extent.
- amice — a rectangular piece of white linen worn by priests around the neck and shoulders under the alb or, formerly, on the head
- amici — An impartial adviser, often voluntary, to a court of law in a particular case.
- amida — a paradise believed by the followers of a Mahayana sect (Pure Land sect) to be ruled over by a Buddha (Amida) whose hope it is to bring all beings into it.
- amide — any organic compound containing the functional group -CONH2
- amido — of an amide or amides
- amiee — Associate Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers
- amies — a female friend.
- amiga — a female friend.
- amigo — a friend; comrade
- amiid — (zoology) Any member of the Amiidae.
- amina — a female given name: from an Arabic word meaning “honest and faithful.”.
- amine — an organic base formed by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia by organic groups
- amino — of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms -NH2
- amirs — Plural form of amir.
- amish — The Amish are members of a Protestant sect whose rural way of life is simple and strict.
- amiss — If you say that something is amiss, you mean there is something wrong.
- amity — Amity is peaceful, friendly relations between people or countries.
- amnia — Anatomy, Zoology. the innermost of the embryonic or fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.
- amnio — Informal. amniocentesis.
- amrit — a sanctified solution of sugar and water used in the Amrit Ceremony
- andie — a male or female given name.
- angie — a male or female given name, form of Angel.
- anhui — a province of E China, crossed by the Yangtze River. Capital: Hefei. Pop: 64 100 000 (2003 est). Area: 139 860 sq km (54 000 sq miles)
- anigh — near, close
- anile — of or like a feeble old woman
- anils — Plural form of anil.
- anim. — animato
- anima — the feminine principle as present in the male unconscious
- anime — Anime is a style of Japanese animated film that often contains scenes that are intended for adults.
- anion — a negatively charged ion; an ion that is attracted to the anode during electrolysis
- anis- — not equal
- anise — Anise is a plant with seeds that have a strong smell and taste. It is often made into an alcoholic drink.
- anita — a feminine name: dim. Nita
- annie — a female given name, form of Ann, Anna, or Anne.
- anoia — extreme mental deficiency.
- anti- — Anti- is used to form adjectives and nouns that describe someone or something that is opposed to a particular system, practice, or group of people.
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
- antie — (South Africa) An older female authority figure.
- antiq — antiquarian
- antis — Plural form of anti.
- anvil — An anvil is a heavy iron block on which hot metals are beaten into shape.
- anzio — a port and resort on the W coast of Italy: site of Allied landings in World War II. Pop: 36 952 (2001)
- aoide — one of the original three Muses; the Muse of song.
- apepi — Apophis.
- aphid — Aphids are very small insects which live on plants and suck their juices.
- aphis — any of various aphids constituting the genus Aphis, such as the blackfly