n. a name wrongly or mistakenly applied
Pencil lead is a misnomer because it is really made of graphite and clay.
Pencil lead is a misnomer because it is really made of graphite and clay.
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incorrect name; unsuitable name; wrong name
correct name
3 syllables
mis-no-mer
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