euonym
/ˈjuːənɪm/noun
An appropriate or well-chosen name; (formerly in technical use) a name that conforms to the requirements of a particular system of nomenclature.
- The term was popularized by its appearance as the winning word in the 1997 U.S. National Spelling Bee competition. Compare quots 1997, 1997..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From eu- + -onym, after euonymous.