Meaning of the word misnomer in English
What does misnomer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misnomer
US /ˌmɪsˈnoʊ.mɚ/
UK /ˌmɪsˈnəʊ.mər/
Noun
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation
Example:
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Calling a whale a fish is a misnomer, as whales are mammals.
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The term 'firefly' is a misnomer because they are beetles, not flies.