Thesaurus: eponymy
The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc.
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Definitions
- n. The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc.
- n. the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person
- The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc.
- The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that ofa fabulous hero, progenitor, etc.
- n the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person