Definition of Eponymy

1. Noun. The derivation of a general name from that of a famous person.

Generic synonyms: Derivation

Definition of Eponymy

1. n. The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc.

Definition of Eponymy

1. the derivation of an eponymic name [n -MIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eponymy

epode
epodes
epodic
epoetin alfa
epogen
Epona
eponychia
eponychium
eponym
eponym
eponymic
eponymic
eponymies
eponymous
eponyms
eponymy (current term)
epoophorectomy
epoophoron
epopee
epopees
epopoeia
epopoeias
epoprostenol
epopt
epopts
epornitic
epos
eposes
epoxidation
epoxidations

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