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homophonous

[huh-mof-uh-nuhs, hoh-]

adjective

identical in pronunciation.

Origin:
1745–55; < Greek homóphōnos of the same sound; see homo-, phon-, -ous

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

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homophonous (hɒˈmɒfənəs)

—*adj*
	of, relating to, or denoting a homophone

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