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Etymology
1. eponym
noun. the person for whom something is named.
Etymology
- ἐπώνυμος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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2. eponym
noun. the name derived from a person (real or imaginary).
Etymology
- ἐπώνυμος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with eponym
1. Noun, singular or mass
So associated with farina porridge, Cream of Wheat has become what is known as a "proprietary eponym," where the proper name of a brand is commonly thought to be the name of the actual food.