Meeting of two close vowels that belong to different syllables because they retain their phonetic individuality (e.g., queen, health). Slit, cavity or opening in the human body.

Lack of continuity in a sequence, in a body, etc.; interval, gap.

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Encounter of two close vowels that belong to different syllables by conserving their phonetic individuality (eg queen, health). Crack, cavity or opening in the human body.

 Lack of continuity in a sequence, in a body, etc.; interval, gap.

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