metronym en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛtɹoʊnɪm/ (US)
- /ˈmɛtɹəʊnɪm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μήτηρ (mḗtēr, “mother”) + -onym.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of matronym.
alt of matronym
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metronyms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |