What are "Oronym Words"? ORONYMS ---- [Oro- Whole; Nym: Name] An oronym is a word or phrase that sounds very much the same as another word or phrase, often as a result of sounds running together. Oronyms are spelt differently | Oronym [singular] | Oronyms [plural] Example- A name ---- an aim; usual things ---- use all things; realize ---- real lies | An oronym is also called a continunym or a sliceonym | An oronym originates when it is impossible to tell where one word ends and the next begins | Derived terms related to `Oronyms': Oronymous- Words or phrases that are Oronyms are said to be Oronymous. Oronymy- The state of being an Oronym is called Oronymy. | Detailed list of Oronyms
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- Publish Date 10 November 2015
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