Cacophony
Pronunciation : Ca*coph"o*ny
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [Gr. Cacophonie.]
Definition : 1. (Rhet.)
Defn: An uncouth or disagreable sound of words, owing to the concurrence of harsh letters or syllables. "Cacophonies of all kinds." Pope.
2. (Mus.)
Defn: A combination of discordant sounds.
3. (Med.)
Defn: An unhealthy state of the voice.
pl. Cacophonies.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913