# talon vs tampon

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### talon
*noun · IPA /ˈtælən/ · frequency rank #30,254*
A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

### tampon
*noun · IPA [ˈtʰæmpɒn] · frequency rank #33,447*
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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