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1. (n.) heteronym
a word spelled the same as another but having a different sound and meaning, as lead (to conduct) and lead (a metal).
Etymology: (1880–85; < LGk heterṒnymos. See hetero -, -onym)
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1. (noun) heteronym
two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation
"the word `bow' is an example of a heteronym"
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1. (noun) Heteronym
that which is heteronymous; a thing having a different name or designation from some other thing; -- opposed to homonym
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