Eggcorn
- Gloss
- a word or phrase that sounds like and is mistakenly used in a seemingly logical or plausible way for another word or phrase either on its own or as part of a set expression
- Usage
- Eggcorns … are a particular type of language error. Though incorrect, eggcorns are often more satisfying or poetic than the correct word or expression. If you didn't know how to spell the word "acorn," then "eggcorn" is a logical and satisfying alternative.
- Reference
- merriam-webster.com
Sanskrit equivalent
श्रुतिभ्रमशब्दः
- Synonyms
- भाषाभासः
- Context
- Linguistics More in Language & Words →