paretymology

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A form of paraetymology — Synonym of folk etymology.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of paraetymology.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
folk etymology
Cite this entry
APA

paretymology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paretymology

MLA

“paretymology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paretymology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paretymology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paretymology.

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