stepmother
/ˈstɛpmʌðə/noun
Elementary
1
The wife of one's biological father, other than one's biological mother.
2
A viola, especially Viola tricolor, heartsease.
Thesaurus
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
Consonance
Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing
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