Onomatope
//ˈɑnəmətoʊp// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A word formed by onomatopoeia or mimesis.
"Some of the onomatopes were given with the notations of their respective sounds as they appear to the Indian ear; thus, the sound of the plane and drawing-knife (s-s-s) becomes the root sⁱu […]"
Example
More examples"Some of the onomatopes were given with the notations of their respective sounds as they appear to the Indian ear; thus, the sound of the plane and drawing-knife (s-s-s) becomes the root sⁱu […]"
Etymology
Irregular back-formation from onomatopoeia.
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