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bokeh

noun: The blurred effect in a photograph, typically as a soft out-of-focus background, that results in a pleasing effect and helps to …

heterography

noun: 1. A spelling different from the one in current use. 2. Use of the same letter(s) to convey different sounds, for …

homologate

verb tr.: To approve officially, especially a car, engine, etc., for sale in a particular market or for its use in racing.

heteroclite

noun: 1. A person who is unconventional; a maverick. 2. A word that is irregularly formed. adjective: 1. Deviating from the ordinary …

homophene

noun: A word or phrase that, when spoken, appears to be the same as a different word or phrase on a person’s …

interpose

verb tr., intr.: 1. To place in between. 2. To intrude or to interrupt. noun: 1. The act of, or an instance …