'Paronymous' definitions:

Definition of 'Paronymous'

From: GCIDE
  • Paronymous \Pa*ron"y*mous\, a. [Gr. parw`nymos; para` beside, near + 'o`noma a name.]
  • 1. Having the same derivation; allied radically; conjugate; -- said of certain words, as man, mankind, manhood, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning; -- said of certain words, as all and awl; hair and hare, etc. [1913 Webster]

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