eponymy
epon·y·my
noun \-mē\ plural epon·y·mies
Definition of EPONYMY
: the explanation of a proper name (as of a town or tribe) by supposing a fictitious eponym
First Known Use of EPONYMY
1865
Rhymes with EPONYMY
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