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5 Letter Words Ending in OE (6 Words in English)

If you want to expand your English vocabulary, this lesson will teach you about 5 letter words ending in OE. This can be a fun way to challenge your language skills and learn new words. You’ll explore different words, their meanings, and how they are used.

5 Letter Words Ending in OE

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Following are 14 examples of 5 letter words ending in OE.

  • Beroe
  • Canoe
  • Kyloe
  • Mahoe
  • Pekoe
  • Throe

Common 5 Letter Words Ending in OE with their Meaning

  • Canoe

A canoe, if you’re not familiar, is a type of watercraft that is also frequently referred to as a kayak. Canoes are usually pointed at both ends and open on top. The original form of the word canoe was kanawa, which was the Ar`awakan word for a dugout canoe in the Caribbean. Kanawa eventually became the Spanish/Portuguese word canoa. This tiny boat was a prime means of transport for trade and exploration until the mid-19th century.

  • Throe

A throe is defined as a severe pang or spasm of pain or can also be a difficult struggle that takes place at the start or end of a task. No surprise then that throe is derived from the Middle English word throu, which is uterine contraction during childbirth. It’s also frequently associated with a death throe which is the phrase for the suffering one has during death.

  • Pekoe

Pekoe may have your taste buds watering as it’s a high-quality black tea made from young leaves grown in Sri Lanka, India, and Java. The origin of the word pekoe is a bit hazy, but it’s believed to come from the Chinese word pek-ho (or white down) which further is traced to the phrase “from being picked while leaves still have the down on them”.

  • Mahoe

The odds of you having a mahoe in your yard are likely pretty small unless you live in one particular country. A mahoe, also known as melicytus ramiflorus or whiteywood, is a small tree endemic to New Zealand. One of the most common trees in that nation, the mahoe can grow over 30 feet high and have a trunk almost two feet in diameter. The mahoe has whitish bark, brittle twigs, dark green leaves, and small yellowish flowers. It also produces berries that are a vivid violet when ripe.

  • Kyloe

If you’re ever out wrangling in the mountainous region of northwest Scotland, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some kyloes. The animals are a shaggy-haired breed of cattle that roam the Scottish Highlands. The kyloe comes with long horns that are both curved and widely spaced. Experts believe the word kyloe comes from early 19th century Scottish Gaelic.

Conclusion

So there you have it: all you need to know about some five-letter words that end in oe. Hope you enjoyed it!

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5 Letter Words Ending in OE (6 Words in English) — Practice Quiz

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Q1

Question 1: Which 5-letter word ending in OE refers to a type of watercraft?

Question 1 options
"Canoe" is a type of watercraft that is pointed at both ends and open on top. The other options are also 5-letter words ending in OE but have different meanings.
Q2

Question 2: The word "pekoe" refers to a type of green tea made from leaves grown in China.

Question 2 options
This is false. Pekoe is a high-quality black tea (not green tea) made from young leaves grown in Sri Lanka, India, and Java. While the word's origin may trace to Chinese, the tea itself is not described as coming from China.
Q3

Question 3: Choose the sentence that uses the word "throe" correctly.

Question 3 options
"Throe" means a severe pang or spasm of pain, or a difficult struggle. The sentence about the company being in the throes of change correctly uses it to describe a painful struggle. The other sentences misuse the word by placing it in contexts where it doesn't fit semantically.
Q4

Question 4: Match each 5-letter word ending in OE to its meaning.

Question 4 options
Kyloe
Mahoe
Abode
Slooe
A breed of cattle
A small tree
A narrow channel of water
A home or residence

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

Kyloe is a breed of cattle from the Scottish Highlands. Mahoe is a small tree found in New Zealand. Abode means a home or residence. Slooe is a narrow strip of water used for drainage.
Q5

Question 5: The original form of the word "canoe" was "kanawa," which came from the ___ language.

Question 5 options
The article states that the original form was "kanawa," which was the Arawakan word for a dugout canoe in the Caribbean. It later became the Spanish/Portuguese word "canoa."

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  • bahoe (10)
  • beroe (7)
  • bynoe (10)
  • canoe (7)
  • catoe (7)
  • chloe (10)
  • cohoe (10)
  • dafoe (9)
  • deboe (8)
  • defoe (9)
  • devoe (9)
  • deyoe (9)
  • enloe (5)
  • escoe (7)
  • evhoe (11)
  • faroe (8)
  • ganoe (6)
  • goloe (6)
  • heloe (8)
  • kehoe (12)
  • kyloe (12)
  • lafoe (8)
  • laroe (5)
  • mahoe (10)
  • meloe (7)
  • pekoe (11)
  • rehoe (8)
  • shmoe (10)
  • syboe (10)
  • tahoe (8)
  • throe (8)

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