Phonology : \Pho*nol"o*gy\, n. [Phono- + -logy.] The science or doctrine of the elementary sounds uttered by the human voice in speech, including the various distinctions, modifications, and combinations of tones; phonetics. Also, a treatise on sounds
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
thus phonologically linked taboos : words that describe the innocuous action may, through similar sounding pronunuciation describe something else (probably undesirable)
ever wonder why some chinese avoid slicing pear?
avoid scooping gravy from dishes n mixing with rice?
baulk at receiving clock as gift?
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btw, i had received teapot as gift before =P
haha...till now did not know whether it was done on purpose? or
perhaps benefit of doubt shall be given =P
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