The Collaborative International Dictionary
Eponymy
Eponymy \E*pon"y*my\, n. [Gr. ? a surname given after some person or thing.] The derivation of the name of a race, tribe, etc., from that of a fabulous hero, progenitor, etc. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
eponymy
n. (context semantics English) The semantic relation of eponyms; the quality of being eponymous.
Usage examples of "eponymy".
Indeed so popular has it become that its designer has achieved the ultimate scientific accolade of eponymy (having a phenomenon, method or piece of equipment named after oneself), for the apparatus is known as the 'morns water maze' (Figure 9.