Homonym (noun)

A word that is spelled or pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, such as "flower" and "flower".

Origin:

The word "homonym" comes from the greek word "homo" meaning same and "onoma" meaning name.

Examples:

1. The word "flower" is a homonym, it can refer to the blooming part of a plant or the act of bestowing flowers.
2. The words "bass" and "base" are homonyms, with different meanings and different spellings.
3. The words "break" and "brake" are homonyms, with different meanings and different spellings.
4. The words "flower" and "flour" are homonyms, with different meanings and different spellings.
5. The words "flower" and "flower" are homonyms, with different meanings and different spellings.