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homograph

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒməgrɑːf, ˈhəʊm-/

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Definition of homograph

noun

each of two or more words spelled the same but not necessarily pronounced the same and having different meanings and origins (e.g. bow¹ and bow²).

Derivatives

homographic

Grammar

Two words which are written in the same way but which are pronounced differently and have different meanings. An example is sow, which can mean to put seeds in the ground, but when pronounced differently refers to a female pig.See also homonym.