EPONYM

/ˈɛpənɪm/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. noun the person for whom something is named.
  2. noun the name derived from a person (real or imaginary).

Examples

  • “Romulus is the eponym of Rome.”
  • “Rome is an eponym of Romulus.”
  • ““Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier.”

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