The Word of the Day for June 7 is: 

homonym   \HAH-muh-nim\   noun
     1 : homophone
     2: homograph
    *3 : one of two or more words spelled and pronounced alike but different in 
    meaning (as the noun "quail" and the verb "quail")

Example sentence:
     Asked for an example of homonyms, Cal suggested "nail" -- as in the one 
     on his finger and the one hammered through wood.

Did you know?
     A lot of people are confused by homonyms, homophones, and homographs. 
     Thinking about the endings of the words may help you keep them straight. 
    
    "Homophones" are words that sound the same, but that have different meanings 
     or spellings (like "to," "two," and "too"). 
     
     "Homographs" are spelled alike, but differ in meaning or pronunciation (like the "bow" 
     in your hair and the "bow" of a ship). 
     
     "Homonym" can be a synonym of either "homophone" or "homograph," but some 
     writers prefer to use it only for words that are both homophones and homographs 
     (like the game of "pool" and a "pool" of water).