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Meaning of onomatope in English:

onomatope

Pronunciation /ˈɒnəmətəʊp/

noun

  • A word formed by onomatopoeia. Also (rare): = "onomatopoeia".

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Noah Webster (1758–1843), lexicographer. Shortened from onomatopoeia.