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Anomatopoia

Sense 1: Onomatopoeic Words

Definition: Anomatopoeia refers to the formation or use of words that imitate or suggest the sound of what they describe.

Examples:

• The word "buzz" is an example of anomatopoeia because it mimics the sound of a bee.
• "Sizzle" is another example of anomatopoeia, as it imitates the sound produced by frying food.

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Sense 2: Local Usage

Definition: In a specific local context, anomatopoeia may refer to a regional variation or usage of onomatopoeic words.

Example:

In some dialects, the anomatopoeia for a dog's bark is "bow-wow" instead of the more commonly known "woof."

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