Definition of eponym

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Eponym (n.) Alt. of Eponym.

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Eponymy :: Eponymy (n.) The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc..
Eponym :: Eponym (n.) Alt. of Eponym.
Eponymous :: Eponymous (a.) Relating to an eponym; giving one's name to a tribe, people, country, and the like..
Eponyme :: Eponyme (n.) The hypothetical individual who is assumed as the person from whom any race, city, etc., took its name; as, Hellen is an eponym of the Hellenes..
Eponyme :: Eponyme (n.) A name, as of a people, country, and the like, derived from that of an individual..
Eponymic :: Eponymic (a.) Same as Eponymous.
Eponymist :: Eponymist (n.) One from whom a race, tribe, city, or the like, took its name; an eponym..
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