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eggcorn

/eg-kawrn/US // ˈɛgˌkɔrn //

鸡蛋花,鸡蛋饼,鸡蛋仔,鸡蛋羹

Definitions

  1. 1
    • : a word or phrase that is a seemingly logical alteration of another word or phrase that sounds similar and has been misheard or misinterpreted, as 'old wise tale' for 'old wives' tale'.