CACOPHONIES

Noun

cacophonies

plural of cacophony

Source: Wiktionary


CACOPHONY

Ca*coph"o*ny, n.; pl. Cacophonies. Etym: [Gr. Cacophonie.]

1. (Rhet.)

Definition: An uncouth or disagreable sound of words, owing to the concurrence of harsh letters or syllables. "Cacophonies of all kinds." Pope.

2. (Mus.)

Definition: A combination of discordant sounds.

3. (Med.)

Definition: An unhealthy state of the voice.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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