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eponymy

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  1. 1. n. The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person Source: wordnet
  3. 3. The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc. Source: webster
  4. 4. The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that ofa fabulous hero, progenitor, etc. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person Source: ecdict

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derivationnamefabulousheroprogenitorracetribefamousgeneralperson

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eponymeponymeeponymiceponymisteponymous

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epochaepochalepochsepodeepodicepooephoronepoophoronepopeeepopoeia

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