amphorophony
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C2
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/æmˈfɔːrəˌfoʊni/
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/æmˈfɒrəˌfəʊni/
resonant sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphorophony' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphora,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'phonos' meant 'sound.'
Historical Evolution
'amphora' transformed into the Greek word 'amphorophonia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphorophony.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sound from both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resonant sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/23 14:21
