metonymy


Definition: Meaning of, metonymy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / mɪˈtɒnɪmi /

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metonymy metonymies
  1. as in 'they counted heads' substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself
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