Onomasticon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪ.kən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Onomasticon is a noun meaning A book, list, or vocabulary of names, especially of people.
Meaning
A book, list, or vocabulary of names, especially of people.
Example Sentences
We looked up the origin of her name in an onomasticon.
Word Forms
- onomasticons
- onomastica
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monasticon, nomisma, menologium, scribedom, synaxarium, iconostas.
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