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
39: multiply
Those kids are gifted—multiply.
They’re bright—creative—you should see!
Oh, they’ll grow up to multiply—
At least, I hope that they will try!—
For we need talent everywhere—
And talent, as you know, is rare.
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