Nouns that can be applied to a group of overlapping but not necessarily exclusive objects.

Less precise than a synonym

A euphemism that conceals more than it reveals

Taxonomic names that may be confused due to similarity of spelling.

e.g., car, suv, truck; son, brother, husband

"The paranym 'enhanced interrogation' has been used to deflect the ugly reality of torture."

"Lacey's new vehicle was neither a car nor a truck, so she chose the use the paranymous 'SUV' to describe it."

paranym by camptisam August 6, 2011

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Paralympic Biscuit

A broken biscuit. One who is special and not the same as every other biscuit in the packet.

I can't dunk this paralympic biscuit, it's just not happening.

Paralympic Biscuit by HelenaHypnotise November 2, 2008

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Paralyphobia

The fear or phobia of paralyzation or numbness.

Doctor: You have been diagnosed with paralyphobia. We'll need to numb you to re-test that
Patient: NO!!!

Paralyphobia by tartyman May 24, 2022

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Paralympics

An event held every 4 years where people with disabilities compete in many different events. It is based off of the Olympics and is held a week after the Olympics at the same place.

Jessica Long swam at the Paralympics and won gold

Paralympics by Swimmingbrunette October 28, 2013

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