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Eggcorn

A noun that refers to a type of word or phrase substitution where a word or phrase is altered by mishearing or misunderstanding it, resulting in a new word or phrase that still makes sense in its context.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A word or phrase substitution resulting from the mishearing or misunderstanding of an original word or phrase.

Example sentence:

"Ex-presso" is an eggcorn for "espresso" that became popular due to the mispronunciation of the word.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: The use of eggcorns in language and literature analysis.

Example sentence:

The scholar conducted a thorough study on the usage and origins of eggcorns in Shakespeare's works.

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