Although in the English language the term onomatopoeia means the imitation of a sound, in the Greek language the compound word onomatopoeia ( ονοματοποιία ) means " making or creating names ".

Although it seems very old, it is a wonderful imitation of typical Venetian style, built in 1956.

Although the writings of Menippus no longer survive, there are some fragments of Varro's Saturae Menippeae, which were written in imitation of Menippus.

Although all infants move their hands in imitation to what is modeled in their environment, around 9 – 12 months deaf infants begin to produce gestures that are distinct from all other hand movements.

Although it was known first, goldstone is now a common imitation of aventurine and sunstone.

Although the term is an industry standard today, it was dismissed as " imitation Hollywood " by many game executives and press members at the time.

Although he was at first on good terms with Aristophanes, their relations subsequently became strained, and they accused each other, in most virulent terms, of imitation and plagiarism.

Although the film version was but a pale imitation of the original, there are some filmed records which testify to the show's initial power.

Although not a direct imitation, the riff that string quartet repeats at the end of the song is mimicked at the end of Bruce Springsteen's " Born to Run " ( which is an indicator that Morrison had great influence on Springsteen ).

Although he only belonged to a side branch of the main, more prestigious Ise family, he fought his way up, gaining territory and changing his name in imitation of the illustrious Hōjō.

Although these may also be legitimately referred to as " pearls " by gemological labs and also under U. S. Federal Trade Commission rules, and are formed in the same way, most of them have no value, except as curiosities.

Although the project was recommenced after Tatsuhei's death, the project was discontinued at the beginning of WWII before significant productions of pearls were achieved.

Although a gracious employer, Belbenoît again, seizing an opportunity, stole the Countess ' pearls and some money from her dressing table, after only working at the Chateau for a month.

Although extraction of natural pearls is considered too expensive in most parts of the world, it is still conducted in the gulf.

Although these are a variety of cultured saltwater pearls, the amount of time that the pearls are cultured dramatically increases the depth of the nacre, and the likelihood of producing a baroque pearl.

Although artificial fabrics are now sometimes used, the most common fabrics are satin, silk, taffeta and velvet with trimmings of lace, pearls, sequins, embroidery, ruffles and ruching.

Although Thai tea is not the same as bubble tea, a Southeast and East Asian beverage that contains large black pearls of tapioca starch, Thai tea with pearls is a popular flavour of bubble tea.

Although Thai tea is not the same as bubble tea, a Southeast and East Asian beverage that contains large tapioca pearls, Thai tea with tapioca pearls is a popular flavor of bubble tea.

Although extraction of natural pearls is considered too expensive in most parts of the world, it is still conducted in the gulf.

Although Grams tries to warn Jen, she finds out too late, walking in on Helen, who is dressed up and wearing pearls --- just as Jen remembers her being before she was sent to Capeside.

Although it is constantly made to look foolish ( too simple to come in out of the rain, people say, who have found in the innocent an impediment ), it does not mind looking foolish because it is not concerned with how it looks.

Although a look of alarm passed over his face, he did not arrest his movements but disappeared into the shower room just as the chambermaid emerged from number nine.

Although the impact of these increases on our industry's shipments will be gradual, on balance I look for another good increase in shipments in the coming year, to at least $6 billion.

Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.

Although he filmed no footage, he made crucial changes to the look of Dorothy by eliminating Judy Garland's blonde wig and adjusting her makeup and costume, encouraging her to act in a more natural manner that greatly contributed to the success of the final film.

Although Holden's involvement in exports has fluctuated since the 1950s, the declining sales of large cars in Australia has led the company to look to international markets to increase profitability.

Although a Chinese nationalist, Chen argued that in order to progress, China must look to the west, adopting " Mr. Democracy and Mr. Science " in order to cleanse itself of superstition and autocracy.

Although few believe the claim, it nonetheless attracted national authorities, mainstream media, and young adults to look further into the Raëlians ' cult status.

Although the Nordic countries look back on more than 1000 years of history as distinct political entities, the international boundaries came late and emerged gradually.

Although it did not look at the space station specifically, over the next two years the office would become increasingly dedicated to this role.

Although adult echinoderms possess pentaradial, or five-sided, symmetry, echinoderm larvae are ciliated, free-swimming organisms that organize in bilateral symmetry which makes them look like embryonic chordates.

Although he has copied the same famous painting dozens of times, he has never quite captured the excluded look of the girl drinking a glass of water.

Although they have a realistic look, they have no cognition or physical autonomy.

Although they would rarely look to Reform or Reconstructionist rabbis for Halakhic decisions, they accept the legitimacy of these rabbis ' religious leadership.

Although the exact parameters of protection are still uncertain, courts are beginning to allow trade dress protection for the overall “ look and feel ” of a website.

Although the court ordered more factual development before it could rule definitively on the issue, the court did hold that it was possible for the look and feel of the websites to have trade dress protection if the plaintiff ’ s copyright claims did not already cover those parts.

Although it may look combative, it should not be mistaken for sparring or fighting.

Although most apartment buildings were built only within the last 20 years, they look much older and rundown due to shoddy construction and lack of proper maintenance.

Although Stoppard uses language reflective of his periods — historical or modern speech patterns and lexicons in keeping with his characterizations — this is a stylised dialogue used to convey " look and feel " according to the perceptions of the modern audience.

Although it may look like a highway, traffic on the Périphérique are bound by municipal road rules.

Although they look rather slender, these materials are immensely strong.

Although owner Conrad Black did not personally rebuke Lawson, Max Hastings, then editor of The Daily Telegraph, wrote with regard to Black, who also owned The Jerusalem Post at the time, " It was one of the few moments in my time with Conrad when I saw him look seriously rattled: ' You don't understand, Max.

Although at first glance muskeg resembles a plain covered with short grasses, a closer look will reveal a bizarre and almost unearthly landscape.

Although he gave Penguin's books ( particularly the Pelican range ) a unified look and enforced many of the typographic practices that are taken for granted today, he allowed the nature of each work to dictate its look, with varied covers and title pages.