n. a pair of phrases which share a similar relationship as the homophonic in that they differ in meaning and spelling yet share a similar pronunciation
Mint spy and mince pie are an example of an oronym.
Mint spy and mince pie are an example of an oronym.
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homophones; differ in meaning sound the same; different meaning same sound
different sound same meaning
1 syllables
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