misnomer
/ˌmɪsˈnoʊməɹ/ noun C2- A mistake in the naming of a person or place; a misidentification.
- An incorrect use of a term, especially one which is misleading; a misname.
- A term which is misleading, even if firmly established, technically correct, or both. · The name Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China.
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