English-Lithuanian translations for eponym

Definition of eponym

  • A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item
  • A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name
  • A word formed from a real or fictive place or thing

Examples

  • Romulus is the eponym of Rome
  • Rome is an eponym of Romulus
  • “Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier

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