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.
CACOSTOMIA
Cac`o*sto"mi*a, n. [NL., fr. Gr. bad + mouth.] (Med.)
Defn: Diseased or gangrenous condition of the mouth.
CACOTECHNY
Cac"o*tech`ny, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: A corruption or corrupt state of art. [R.]