allocher

English

Etymology

From allo- + chereme, by analogy with allophone.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈæləˌkɛə/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈæləˌkɛɚ/

Noun

allocher (plural allochers)

1. (linguistics) In a sign language, any of two or more alternative hand signs for a chereme.

Related terms

• cherology

Translations

alternative sign for a chereme

• Italian: allochero (it) m
• Portuguese: alóquiro m

Anagrams

• hero call, orchella