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eponym

noun

/ˈɛpənɪm/

Meaning

A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.

Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.

namesake, originator, title-giver, dedicatory

anonymous, nameless

famous eponym, historical eponym, medical eponym, literary eponym

a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decora...

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally acc...

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.