poecilonym
noun
- word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpiːsɪlənɪm/
noun
Etymology: From poecilo- + -onym.
- 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!”
- Synonym of hybridism.
“This is also a type of poecilonym or hybrid word; cf. such a word as “aeneolithic” (=chalcolithic) in English.”