demi

noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

Alternative spelling of demy.

2

A fifty pence piece.

3

A bottle of wine containing 0.375 liters of fluid, half the volume of a standard bottle; a split.

4

A small glass used chiefly in France (especially for beer) holding 250 milliliters.

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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