canker

/ˈkæŋkɚ/noun
Middle School
1

A plant disease marked by gradual decay.

2

A region of dead plant tissue caused by such a disease.

3

A worm or grub that destroys plant buds or leaves; cankerworm.

4

A corroding or sloughing ulcer; especially a spreading gangrenous ulcer or collection of ulcers in or about the mouth.

5

Anything which corrodes, corrupts, or destroys.

6

A kind of wild rose; the dog rose.

7

An obstinate and often incurable disease of a horse's foot, characterized by separation of the horny portion and the development of fungoid growths. Usually resulting from neglected thrush.

8

An avian disease affecting doves, poultry, parrots and birds of prey, caused by Trichomonas gallinae.

9

A crab.

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

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