PARONYMOUS

a.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Having the same derivation; allied radically; conjugate; -- said of certain words, as man, mankind, manhood, etc.

2.
a.

Having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning; -- said of certain words, as al and awl; hair and hare, etc.


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