/ˈmɪsnəmər/ MIZ-neh-mer

Definitions

1. noun

A name or term that is incorrect or misleading, especially one given to a person, place, or thing.

“The term ‘sweetbreads’ is actually a misnomer for a dish made from the pancreas or thymus gland of a calf.”

2. noun

A term or name that is inappropriately or incorrectly used, often due to ignorance or misunderstanding.

“The term ‘computer’ was once a misnomer, as it referred to a single machine rather than a network of interconnected devices.”