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Anomatopoia
Sense 1: Onomatopoeic Words
Definition: Anomatopoeia refers to the formation or use of words that imitate or suggest the sound of what they describe.
Examples:
- The word "buzz" is an example of anomatopoeia because it mimics the sound of a bee.
- "Sizzle" is another example of anomatopoeia, as it imitates the sound produced by frying food.
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Sense 2: Local Usage
Definition: In a specific local context, anomatopoeia may refer to a regional variation or usage of onomatopoeic words.
Example:
In some dialects, the anomatopoeia for a dog's bark is "bow-wow" instead of the more commonly known "woof."
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