misnomer

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /mɪsˈnəʊmə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/

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Noun

Singular misnomer

Plural misnomers

1. (countable) A misnomer is a noun which is a mistaken use of the term.

   GV stars are known as yellow dwarf stars. This is a misnomer, because they are actually white.