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euonym (s) (noun), euonyms (pl)
A name that is appropriate for a person, place, or thing that is identified; a pleasing name, a good name: Feelings of happiness and great joy were the euonyms that described how the author felt when her book was so successful.
A name that is appropriate for a person, place, or thing which has been named.
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Any name which is properly descriptive of anyone, a place, or something that is referred to; usually, a pleasing name. (1)
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