nomen
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no·men

noun \ˈnō-mən\
plural no·mi·na \ˈnä-mə-nə, ˈnō-\

Definition of NOMEN

: the second of the three usual names of an ancient Roman male — compare cognomen, praenomen

Origin of NOMEN

Latin nomin-, nomen name — more at name
First Known Use: circa 1890

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