allonym

(ălˈə-nĭmˌ)

noun
The name of a person, usually a historical person, assumed by a writer.

Origin:

Origin: French allonyme

Origin: : Greek allos, other; see allo-

Origin: + Greek onoma, name; see nō̆-men- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • al·lonˈy·mous (ə-lŏnˈə-məs) adjective
  • al·lonˈy·mous·ly adverb
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