Misnomer(noun)
A wrong or inaccurate name or term.
Hindi meaning:गलत नाम
Synonyms: Wrong name, Incorrect term, Inaccurate label, Misdesignation
Antonyms: Correct term, Proper name, Accurate label, Apt name
Example: Calling a whale a fish is a misnomer.
Trick to remember: When you “miss” the right “name” and give a wrong label, that is a misnomer.
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