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misnomer <misnomer; misnomers> N

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This makes their function designation a misnomer, although the etymology of the word wethouder or deputised is no longer commonly understood.
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The term fiber is something of a misnomer, since many types of so-called dietary fiber are not actually fibrous.
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The term "aseptic" is frequently a misnomer, implying a lack of infection.
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The term tin ceiling is a misnomer, as these decorative sheets were never tinned; they were almost always painted sheet iron or steel.
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As jellyfish are not vertebrates, let alone true fish, the word "jellyfish" is considered by some to be a misnomer.
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Since fretsaws are distinct from jigsaws, the name appears to be a misnomer.
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Misnomers often arise because the thing named received its name long before its true nature was known.
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However, this is a misnomer, since elephantiasis literally translates to a disease caused by elephants.
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The areas name is a misnomer: there aren't any real caves, only holes in an impressive talus field below a series of cliffs.
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Since any device or system can be foiled by a person with sufficient knowledge, equipment, time, etc., the term tamperproof is a misnomer.
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