Brussels

/ˈbɹʌsəlz/name
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1

The capital city of Belgium. Official name: City of Brussels.

2

A region of Belgium. Official name: Brussels-Capital Region.

3

The administrative apparatus of the European Union.

4

A historical district of the German Reich. Official name: District of Brussels.

5

A historical republic of Western Europe; in full, Calvinist Republic of Brussels.

6

A historical county of Western Europe; in full, County of Brussels.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing