quitter

/ˈkwɪ.tə/noun
Elementary
1

Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus.

2

Alternative spelling of quittor (“fistulous wound at the top of a horse's foot”).

3

Scoria of tin.

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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