gendarme

/ʒɒnˈdɑːm/noun
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1

A member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.

2

A policeman.

3

A rock pinnacle on a mountain ridge.

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