witch

/wɪt͡ʃ/noun
Early Childhood
1

A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

2

A woman who follows Wicca or similar New Age pagan beliefs.

3

An ugly or unpleasant woman.

4

One who exercises more-than-common power of attraction; a charming or bewitching person.

5

One given to mischief, especially a woman or child.

6

A certain curve of the third order, described by Maria Agnesi under the name versiera.

7

A storm petrel.

8

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, the witch flounder or Torbay sole, found in the North Atlantic.

9

Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis (megrim), found in the North Atlantic.

10

Arnoglossus scapha, found near New Zealand.

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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