Nifty > Word of the Day: Homograph
Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry: ho·mo·graph
Pronunciation: 'hä-m&-"graf, 'hO-
Function: noun
: one of two or more words spelled alike but different in meaning or derivation or pronunciation (as the bow of a ship, a bow and arrow)
- ho·mo·graph·ic /"hä-m&-'gra-fik, "hO-/ adjective
So now I know of three terms for similar words:
Homonym - same sound, but different spelling and/or meaning, e.g., through and threw
Homograph - same spelling and capitalization, but different pronunciation and/or meaning, e.g., wind a clock and Gone With the Wind
Capitonym - same spelling, but different capitalization and/or meaning, e.g., polish and Polish
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