paroemiac

/ˌpær.əˈmī.ək/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word, especially one that is considered to be a linguistic curiosity.

“The collector’s book featured a collection of paroemiacs, each with its own unique history.”

Synonyms

  • obscurity
  • rarity

Antonyms

  • commonality
  • familiarity