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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