'Eponymy' definitions:

Definition of 'eponymy'

(from WordNet)

noun

The derivation of a general name from that of a famous person

Definition of 'Eponymy'

From: GCIDE

Eponymy \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. [1913 Webster]

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