fescue

/ˈfɛskjuː/noun
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1

A straw, wire, stick, etc., used chiefly to point out letters to children when learning to read.

2

A hardy grass commonly used to border golf fairways in temperate climates. Any member of the genus Festuca.

3

An instrument for playing on the harp; a plectrum.

4

The style of a sundial.

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