EPONYM

6 letters 13 Scrabble points /ˈɛpənɪm/

Definition of EPONYM

noun
  1. A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item.

    "Romulus is the eponym of Rome."

  2. A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.

    "Rome is an eponym of Romulus."

    Synonyms: namesake
  3. (by extension) A word formed from a real or fictive place or thing.

    "“Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier."

    Synonyms: toponym
Related words: namesake toponym

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters E P O N Y M
Length 6 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points

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