Mondegreen

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This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A series of words that result from the mishearing or misinterpretation of a statement or song lyric. For example, I led the pigeons to the flag for I pledge allegiance to the flag.
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  • n. A form of error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase
  • n. A misunderstanding of a written or spoken phrase as a result of multiple definitions.
    • Word Usage
    "I'm so glad to have the term mondegreen now; it will surely vie with "earworm" for usefulness."
    Cross Reference
    eggcorn    malapropism    folk etymology   
    Unknown
    nondegree   
     
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