Rota

/ˈɹəʊtə/name
Elementary
1

A branch of the papal Curia which serves as an appellate court in ecclesiastical cases, including cases of marriage nullity.

2

A club established by James Harrington in 1659 to advocate term limits and rotation of government offices; other similar clubs of the era.

3

A surname from Italian.

4

A town in Andalusia, Spain.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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Alliteration

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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