mutton

/ˈmʌt(ə)n/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The meat of sheep used as food; especially, that of adults.

2

The meat of a goat, urial, or other caprine.

3

A sheep.

4

Em, a unit of measurement equal to the height of the type in use.

5

A prostitute.

6

An old Anglo-French gold coin impressed with the image of a lamb.

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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