toponym

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(täp′ə nim′)

noun

  1. a name of a place
  2. a name that indicates origin, natural locale, etc., as in zoological nomenclature

Origin: back-form. < toponymy

See toponym in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A place name.
  2. A name derived from a place or region.

Origin:

Origin: Back-formation from toponymy

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Related Forms:

  • topˌo·nymˈic, topˌo·nymˈi·cal adjective
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