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cognomen
cognomen
noun
Definition of COGNOMEN
1
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual <richly deserved the cognomen of “Butterfingers”>
Synonyms alias, byname, cognomen, epithet, handle, moniker (also monicker), sobriquet (also soubriquet), surname
Related Words appellation, denomination, denotation, designation, label, tag, title; anonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym
2
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known <“Christopher Columbus” is the Latinized cognomen of the navigator who was known to his Spanish crewmates as Cristóbal Colón>
Synonyms appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), nomenclature, title
Related Words baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name; family name, maiden name, middle name, surname; matronymic, patronymic; byname, diminutive, epithet, hypocorism, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet); banner, rubric, tag; alias, cryptonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym; binomial, monomial; trivial name, vernacular; misnomer; brand name, label, trademark, trade name
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