mondegreen

(mŏnˌdə-grēnˈ, mônˌ-)

noun
A series of words that result from the mishearing or misinterpretation of a statement or song lyric. For example, I led the pigeons to the flag for I pledge allegiance to the flag.

Origin:

Origin: After (Lady) Mondegreen

Origin: , a misinterpretation of the line (hae laid) him on the green, from the song “The Bonny Earl of Murray”

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