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euphony

eu.pho.ny \'yu:-f*-ne-\ n [F euphonie, fr. LL euphonia, fr. Gk eupho-nia, 
   fr. eup]ho-nos sweet-voiced, musical, fr. eu- + pho-ne voice - more at BAN 
   1: pleasing or sweet sound; esp : the acoustic effect produced by w ords so 
   formed or combined as to please the ear 2: a harmonious succession of words 
   having a pleasing sound