Hun

/hʌn/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

A member of a nomadic tribe (the Huns) who invaded Europe in the fourth century from Central Asia.

2

A vandal, a barbarian, an uncivilized destructive person.

3

A German.

4

A Protestant.

5

A Rangers Football Club supporter; an Orangeman.

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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