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onomatopoeia

The formation of a word that phonetically imitates or suggests the sound it describes.

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Example

The poet's liberal use of onomatopoeia, such as 'buzz' and 'hiss,' lent the verse a vivid auditory quality.

Synonyms

echoismimitative harmonysound symbolism

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