aporrhiegma

/æpɔːˈrɪɡmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of literary device in which a word or phrase is deliberately misspelled or mispronounced for stylistic effect, often to create a sense of archaic or rustic charm.

“The poet’s use of aporrhiegma in the narrative added a unique and nostalgic flavor to the story.”

Synonyms

  • folk etymology
  • mondegreen

Antonyms

  • euhemeral
  • euphemism