in-consonant

in·con·so·nant

[in-kon-suh-nuhnt]
adjective
not consonant or in accord.

Origin:
1650–60; in-3 + consonant

in·con·so·nance, noun
in·con·so·nant·ly, adverb
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inconsonant (ɪnˈkɒnsənənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
lacking in harmony or compatibility; discordant
 
in'consonance
 
n
 
in'consonantly
 
adv

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In-consonant is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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