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allophone allophone /ˈæləˌfoʊn/

(linguistics) any of various acoustically different forms of the same phoneme ( allophone )
(linguistics) any of various acoustically different forms of the same phoneme
In some languages, the same phoneme can have multiple allophones, depending on its context.
In some languages, the same phoneme can have multiple allophones, depending on its context.

() A line of small holes for tearing at a particular place ( perforation )
a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
Tear along the perforation to separate the two pieces of paper.
Tear along the perforation to separate the two pieces of paper.
The act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation) ( perforation )
the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation)
The perforation on the paper made it easy to tear off the required piece.
The perforation on the paper made it easy to tear off the required piece.
A hole made in something ( perforation )
a hole made in something
A perforation of the eardrum
a perforation of the eardrum

A short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point ( falchion )
a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point
During the medieval reenactment, he brandished his falchion with pride.
During the medieval reenactment, he brandished his falchion with pride.

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