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misnomer (s) (noun), misnomers (pl)
A wrong or unsuitable name to describe something or someone: The term "International Airport" is considered to be a misnomer by some people in Jane's town, because almost all of the arriving and departing flights are usually local.

In the military services, the term "gun" is considered to be a misnomer for "rifle".

A wrong name.
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A wrong name.
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Used wrong name.
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This entry is located in the following units: mis- (page 2) nom-, nomen-, nomin-, -nomia, -nomic (page 3)
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An unsuitable or wrong name to describe or to call something or someone. (3)