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< caconym

cacophony >

ca·coph·o·nous

-k

-n

s) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Greek kakophnos : kakos, bad; see kakka- in Indo-European roots + phn, sound; see bh-² in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
ca·copho·nous·ly(Adverb)

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