English Explanatory Dictionary

metronym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of matronym.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛtɹəʊnɪm/ /ˈmɛtɹoʊnɪm/

Word forms

metronym metronyms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μήτηρ (mḗtēr, “mother”) + -onym.

Related words

metronymic
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