Definition of eponyms

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • eponyms is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • eponyms is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • eponyms is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of eponyms


  • the name derived from a person (real or imaginary) (noun)

    Examples

    1. Down's syndrome is an eponym for the English physician John Down
  • the person for whom something is named (noun)

    Examples

    1. Constantine I is the eponym for Constantinople

See definition of eponyms in Merriam Webster