paronym

noun

par·​o·​nym ˈper-ə-ˌnim How to pronounce paronym (audio)
ˈpa-rə-
: a paronymous word

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin paronymon, from Greek parōnymon, neuter of parōnymos

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paronym was circa 1846

Dictionary Entries Near paronym

Cite this Entry

“Paronym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paronym. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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