# polio vs potion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### polio
*noun · IPA /ˈpəʊljəʊ/ · frequency rank #20,461*
Abbreviation of poliomyelitis.

### potion
*noun · IPA /ˈpəʊ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #19,169*
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

## Source
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