concubine

/ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/noun
High School
1

A sexual partner, especially a woman, to whom one is not or cannot be married.

2

A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.

3

A slave-girl or woman, kept for instance in a harem, who is held for sexual service.

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