Definition of nom de plume
noms de plume
play \ˌnäm(z)-di-ˈplüm\From the M-W Editors
Examples of nom de plume in a sentence
He wrote under a nom de plume.
Origin and Etymology of nom de plume
French, pen name; probably coined in English
First Known Use: 1823
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NOM DE PLUME Defined for English Language Learners
nom de plume
play
noun
\ˌnäm-di-ˈplüm\
Definition of nom de plume for English Language Learners
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: a name used by a writer instead of the writer's real name
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