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Meaning of HYPOCORISM

Pronunciation:  hI'pâku`rizum

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix); "`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'"
 

HYPOCORISM is a 10 letter word that starts with H.

 

 Synonyms: pet name
 
 See Also: name

 

 

 

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