Ethiopian

/ˌiː.θiˈəʊ.pɪ.ən/noun
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1

A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent.

2

A black-skinned person, especially one from Africa.

3

A very skinny person, referencing the historic malnutrition and poverty in Ethiopia.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

utopianhagopianfallopian

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”)

eareatebaebyeckecoedaedeediedo

Assonance

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

agoapoauxboechocioclocoecrodau

Consonance

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

pathpethpothpuththumppythonpantherpathwaythumperfootpath
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