Eponym Definition & Meaning
eponym
- noun
- the person for whom something is named; "Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople"
- the name derived from a person (real or imaginary); "Down's syndrome is an eponym for the English physician John Down"
"Eponym" in song lyrics
See how eponym is used in real songs:
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"sandwich eponym"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with eponym
Usage tips for "eponym"
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