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misnomer

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﹒A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

﹒The use of a term that is misleading or inappropriate.

Examples

﹒Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' was clearly a misnomer.

﹒The term 'common cold' is a bit of a misnomer, as it is caused by a virus rather than low temperatures.

﹒It is a misnomer to label the small room a 'master suite' when it barely fits a bed.

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