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toponym.

A placename.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɒpənɪm/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A placename.

  2. A word derived from the name of a place.

    uncommon
    ‘Tangerine’ is a toponym of Tangier.
  3. The technical designation of any region of an animal.

Where this word comes from

Back-formation from toponymy. By surface analysis, topo + -nym.

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