allocher

noun

allocher

noun

UK /ˈæləˌkɛə/ · US /ˈæləˌkɛɚ/

Etymology From allo- + chereme, by analogy with allophone.

1

In a sign language, any of two or more alternative hand signs for a chereme.

Sign linguistics

Related terms
cherology

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