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From the Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs, “false, lying”) and -φωνος (-phōnos, “with respect to language or sound”). 1. A pretentious term for a word which is pronounced similarly to another word without being perfect homophones. 2. An instrument used to reverse the apparent directions of sounds heard.
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