onomatopoeia
Word of the Day Friday, 24th October 2008
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noun, the formation of words whose sound is imitative of the sound of the noise or action designated, such as hiss, buzz, and bang
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onomatopoeia
- 1) noun, the formation of words whose sound is imitative of the sound of the noise or action designated, such as hiss, buzz, and bang
- 2) noun, the use of such words for poetic or rhetorical effect
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008
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