Eponym
/ˈɛpənɪm/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters
Definition of Eponym
noun
- A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item.
"Romulus is the eponym of Rome."
- A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.
"Rome is an eponym of Romulus."
- (by extension) A word formed from a real or fictive place or thing.
"“Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier."
Anagrams of Eponym
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
e1
p3
o1
n1
y4
m3
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Eponym"
Eponym is a 6-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Eponym" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "eponym" is a medium-scoring word.