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单词 homophonous
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homophonous

[ huh-mof-uh-nuhs, hoh- ]
/ həˈmɒf ə nəs, hoʊ- /

adjective

identical in pronunciation.

Origin of homophonous

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

Words nearby homophonous

homophobe, homophobia, homophone, homophones, homophonic, homophonous, homophony, homophyly, homoplastic, homoplastic graft, homoplasty
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Example sentences from the Web for homophonous

  • Homophonous: words differently written but indistinguishable in sound, applied to different conceptions.

    Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for homophonous

homophonous
/ (hɒˈmɒfənəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or denoting a homophone
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