het·ero·nym
Noun: one of two
or more homographs [words that are spelled the same]
that differ in
pronunciation and meaning
(such as a bass voice and bass, a fish)
First Known Use:
circa 1889
12: console
Her console is outdated now—
Yes, tape decks are a bit passé.
We have to say: “Your sacred cow
Must now, we fear, just pass away.”
She doesn’t take the news too well—
In fact, she weeps in mighty streams.
No way we can console her—Hell,
The more we talk, the more she screams!
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