# Eloise vs excise

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Eloise
*name · IPA /ɛləʊˈiːz/ · frequency rank #37,436*
Alternative form of Heloise, A female given name from French.

### excise
*noun · IPA /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/ · frequency rank #20,630*
A tax charged on goods produced within the country (as opposed to customs duties, charged on goods from outside the country).

## Source
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