metonymy

UK /mɪˈtɑnəmi/ US /mɪˈtɑnəmi/
noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

The use of a single characteristic or part of an object, concept or phenomenon to identify the entire object, concept, phenomenon or a related object.

Metonymy does new names impose, And things for things by near relation shews.

...the principle of metonymy is simply to substitute for the plain name of a thing a name or phrase based on something connected with it.

2

A metonym.

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