About The Word Eponymy
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Eponymy
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What's The Definition Of Eponymy?Synonyms | Synonyms for Eponymy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Eponymy: See Also | Eponymy In Webster's Dictionary \E*pon"y*my\, n. [Gr. ? a surname given after some
person or thing.]
The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that
of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc.
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