madam
/ˈmæd.əm/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A polite form of address for a woman or lady.
2
The mistress of a household.
3
A conceited or quarrelsome girl.
4
A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.
5
A hated or contemptuous woman; used as a general term of abuse
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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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