Definition. Onomatopoeia is the use of words (such as hiss or murmur) that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Adjective: onomatopoeic or onomatopoetic.An onomatope is a particular word that imitates the sound it denotes.efinition. Onomatopoeia is the use of words (such as hiss or murmur) that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Adjective: onomatopoeic or onomatopoetic.
Treat with garlic, which contains antifungal compounds shown to be effective against a number of fungal infections including athleteâs foot. Finely crush several garlic cloves, add them to a foot bath, and soak your foot for 30 minutes.
Here's how: 1  Soak your feet in warm water. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes three to four times a day. 2  Place cotton or dental floss under your toenail. After each soaking, put fresh bits of cotton or waxed dental floss under the ingrown edge. 3  Apply antibiotic cream. Put antibiotic ointment on the tender area and bandage the toe.  Choose sensible footwear.