phono-semantic matchings

A form of phono-semantic matching — The borrowing of a word into one language from another which completely or partially preserves both the original sound and meaning but does so via substitution of etymons.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of phono-semantic matching
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“phono-semantic matchings.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phono-semantic%20matchings. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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