Ag-nōm'i-nā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. agnominatio, the contrasting of two words different in meaning, but similar in sound; Fr. agnomination, Pr. agnominatio.]

1. A name added to another, as expressive of some act, achievement, &c.; a surname. B. Jonson.
2. Allusion of one word to another by resemblance of sound. Camden.