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misnomer \mis-noh-mer\ noun misnomers 1. an error in naming a person
or thing: Although it is a misnomer, people frequently use the word buffalo to
refer to American bison. – from Middle French (mesnomer)
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The idea that only amateur athletes competed in the ancient Greek Olympics
is a misnomer.
Julius Erving's nickname "Dr. )" is technically a misnomer-the basketball star
never received a medical or doctoral degree.
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