one of a group of words spelt in the same way but having different meanings
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Derived forms
homographic (ˌhomoˈgraphic)
adjective
homograph in American English
(ˈhɑməˌgræf; ˈhoʊməˌgræf)
noun
a word with the same spelling as another or others but with a different meaning and origin, and, sometimes, a different pronunciation (Ex.: bow, the front part of a ship; bow, to bend; bow, a decorative knot)