panacea

/ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/noun
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1

A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.

2

A solution to all problems.

3

The plant allheal (Valeriana officinalis), believed to cure all ills.

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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