hydronym
What is another word for hydronym? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The name given to a river, lake, sea or other body of water.
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How to use hydronym
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ancient hydronym
study of hydronyms
local hydronym
This is a specialist term from onomastics rather than everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
Hydronym is built from the combining form hydro-, meaning water, joined to -onym, meaning name. Both elements are used in English to form specialist naming terms.
Full origin of hydronym →Frequently asked questions
What does hydronym mean?
A hydronym is the name of a body of water, such as a river, lake or sea.
Is hydronym a real word?
Yes, it is a genuine, if specialist, term used in onomastics, the study of names.
What is an example of a hydronym?
The Thames and the Nile are both hydronyms, since they are names for rivers.
