caconym en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κακός (kakós, “bad”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”), equivalent to caco- + -onym or caco- + -nym.
Meanings
- An incorrect name for something, especially in taxonomic classification.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| caconyms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |