epitheton ornans

Definitions of epitheton ornans
  1. noun
    descriptive word or phrase
    synonyms: alias, bijnaam, epitheton
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    type of:
    karakterisering, karakteristiek, karakterologie, karakterschets, kenschets, kwalificatie, plaatsing, typering, typologie, woordbeeld, woordkunst
    a graphic or vivid verbal description
  2. noun
    an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object
    synonyms: epitheton, etiket, kofferetiket, label, plakker, plakplaatje, steekwapen, sticker, vignet, zelfklever
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    type of:
    embleem, herkenningsteken, markering
    a distinguishing symbol
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