hyponym

Meaning

Noun

A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase.

Origin

From hypo- + -onym; from Ancient Greek ὑπό ("under") + ὄνυμα ("appellation"), a Doric specific dialectal form of ὄνομα.

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