kitten
/ˈkɪt.n̩/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).
2
A young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, squirrel, fox, beaver, badger, etc.
3
A moth of the genus Furcula.
4
A term of endearment, especially for a woman.
5
A girlfriend.
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
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