Agnomen Definition
ăg-nōmən
agnomina
noun
An additional cognomen given to a Roman citizen, often in honor of military victories.
American Heritage
In ancient Rome, a name added to the cognomen, esp. as an epithet honoring some achievement.
Webster's New World
A nickname.
Webster's New World
An additional cognomen given, as an honour, to a Roman citizen.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Agnomen
Noun
Singular:
agnomen
Plural:
agnomens, agnominaOrigin of Agnomen
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Latin ad- ad- (influenced by agnōscere to recognize) nōmen name nō̆-men- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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