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poecilonym

noun

  1. word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word
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Pronunciation: /ˈpiːsɪlənɪm/

noun

Etymology: From poecilo- + -onym.

  1. Any of several names for a thing; an alternative name.

    >> Is there another word for synonym? >Actually, there is: poecilonym Take care, though; ‘poecilonym’ can only be used for the taxonomic meaning of ‘synonym’--an incorrect or obsolete systematic name for a genus or species.

    It's high time I looked for another job and got as far away from homonyms, synonyms, antonyms — to say nothing of caconyms, eponyms, and poecilonyms!

  2. Synonym of hybridism.

    This is also a type of poecilonym or hybrid word; cf. such a word as “aeneolithic” (=chalcolithic) in English.