German

/ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

A native or inhabitant of Germany; a person of German citizenship or nationality.

2

A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany; a person of German descent.

3

A member of a Germanic tribe.

4

A German wine.

5

A size of type between American and Saxon, 1+¹⁄₂-point type.

6

A Germany-produced car, a “German whip”.

7

A prison warder.

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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