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onomasticon

/ɒnəˈmæstɪkən/ noun · British & US
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What does onomasticon mean?

noun

A list of proper names, especially of places, people, or gods, in a particular language or region. A book or other work containing such a list.

Example

"The onomasticon of ancient Greece is a valuable resource for historians."

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