mon·o·gram
 monogram
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- pronunciation:
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graem
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a design made from two or more initials. A monogram is used to mark or decorate things such as a person's clothing or writing paper.
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initial |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
monograms, monogramming, monogrammed |
| definition: |
to mark with a design made of two or more initials.
The shop monogrammed Bill O. Washington's shirt with "BOW." |
| related words: |
initial |
Monogram is formed from two ancient Greek words.
Mono- means "one" or "single."
Gramma means "letter."