Definition of paronym

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Paronym (n.) A paronymous word.

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Paronymous :: Paronymous (a.) Having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning; -- said of certain words, as al/ and awl; hair and hare, etc..
Paronymous :: Paronymous (a.) Having the same derivation; allied radically; conjugate; -- said of certain words, as man, mankind, manhood, etc..
Paronymy :: Paronymy (n.) The quality of being paronymous; also, the use of paronymous words..
Paronym :: Paronym (n.) A paronymous word.
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