Onomasticons

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of onomasticon form-of, plural

    "We consulted several onomasticons."

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"We consulted several onomasticons."

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From Ancient Greek ὀνομαστικόν (onomastikón), neuter form of ὀνομαστικός (onomastikós, “belonging to names”). More information: see there.

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