Belgium

/ˈbɛld͡ʒəm/name
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1

A country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Official name: Kingdom of Belgium. Capital and largest city: Brussels.

2

A village in Vermilion County, Illinois.

3

A township in Polk County, Minnesota.

4

An unincorporated community in Taylor County, West Virginia.

5

A town and village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

6

The Low Countries.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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