homœophone

A form of homoiophone — A word similar — but not identical — in pronunciation with another; compare homeograph and homophone.

Meanings

nounhomœophone (plural homœophones)

plural homœophones

  1. alternativeAlternative form of homoiophone.
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APA

homœophone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hom%C5%93ophone

MLA

“homœophone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hom%C5%93ophone. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “homœophone,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hom%C5%93ophone.

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