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Is spray an example of onomatopoeia?

"Spray" itself is not an example of onomatopoeia.

Here's why:

* Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it refers to. Examples include "buzz," "meow," "crash," and "sizzle."

* "Spray" is a noun or verb describing the act of distributing liquid in a fine mist. It doesn't directly mimic a sound.

However, sounds associated with spraying *could* be examples of onomatopoeia:

* "Sshhh" or "Pshhh" could represent the sound of something being sprayed.

So, while "spray" itself isn't onomatopoeic, words describing the sound of spraying can be!

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