Epithet
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An epithet (Greek — επιθετον and Latin — epitheton; literally meaning 'imposed') is a descriptive word or phrase that has become a fixed formula. It has various shades of meaning when applied to real or fictitious people, divinities, objects and biological nomenclature.
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See also
- Bahuvrihi, a Proto-Indo-European formation designed for epithets.
- List of ethnic slurs
- List of monarchs by nickname
- List of nicknames of European Royalty and Nobility
- Moniker
- Nickname
- Sobriquet
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