par·on·y·mous /pəˈrɑnəməs, pæ-/
Pa·ron·y·mous a.
1. Having the same derivation; allied radically; conjugate; -- said of certain words, as man, mankind, manhood, etc.
2. Having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning; -- said of certain words, as all and awl; hair and hare, etc.
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