Eponym

/ˈɛpənɪm/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters

Definition of Eponym

noun

  1. A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item.

    "Romulus is the eponym of Rome."

  2. A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.

    "Rome is an eponym of Romulus."

  3. (by extension) A word formed from a real or fictive place or thing.

    "“Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier."

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