paranym en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpæɹənɪm/ without the Mary–marry–merry merger
- [ˈpʰæɹənɪm] without the Mary–marry–merry merger
- [ˈpʰɛɹənɪm] (Canada, US)
- /ˈpɛɹənɪm/ (Canada, US)
Etymology
From para- + -nym.
Meanings
- A euphemistic synonym.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paranyms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |