List of eponyms (L–Z)

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An eponym is a person (real or fictitious) whose name has become identified with a particular object or activity.

Contents

Here is a list of eponyms:

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

See also

Sources

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