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spoonerism
spoonerism /ˈspuːnəˌrɪzm/
noun
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Transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
(
spoonerism
)
transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
Accidentally saying "tease my ears" instead of "ease my tears" is a spoonerism.
Accidentally saying "tease my ears" instead of "ease my tears" is a spoonerism.
copperhead
copperhead /ˈkɑːpɝˌhɛd/
noun
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Venomous but sluggish reddish-brown snake of Australia
(
copperhead
, Denisonia superba
)
venomous but sluggish reddish-brown snake of Australia
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Common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States
(
Agkistrodon contortrix
, copperhead
)
common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States
Angora
Angora /æŋˈgɔrə/
noun
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A long-haired breed of cat similar to the Persian cat
(
Angora
, Angora cat
)
a long-haired breed of cat similar to the Persian cat
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Domestic breed of rabbit with long white silky hair
(
Angora
, Angora rabbit
)
domestic breed of rabbit with long white silky hair
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A domestic breed of goat raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair
(
Angora
, Angora goat
)
a domestic breed of goat raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair
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The capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
(
Angora
, Ankara
, capital of Turkey
, Turkish capital
)
the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
godown
godown /ˈgoʊˌdaʊn/
noun
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[Asia]
(in India and Malaysia) a warehouse
(
godown
[Asia] )
(in India and Malaysia) a warehouse
We stored the imported goods in the godown before distribution.
We stored the imported goods in the godown before distribution.
