Ainu

/ˈaɪnuː/noun
Elementary
1

A member of an ethnic group on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.

2

Synonym of Hokkaido (“a dog breed”).

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Synonyms

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