1. one of two or more words that have the same spelling but different meanings and pronunciation, for example ‘tear’ meaning ‘rip’ and ‘tear’ meaning ‘liquid from the eye’

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2. one of two or more words that refer to the same thing, for example ‘lift’ and ‘elevator’
Word Originlate 19th cent.: from hetero- + -onym.

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