n. A paronymous word. [ Written also paronyme. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. parw`nymos; para` beside, near + 'o`noma a name. ] 1. Having the same derivation; allied radically; conjugate; -- said of certain words, as man, mankind, manhood, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Having a similar sound, but different orthography and different meaning; -- said of certain words, as all and awl; hair and hare, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being paronymous; also, the use of paronymous words. [ 1913 Webster ]