epithet
UK/'epiθet/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A descriptive word or phrase used to characterize or substitute for a person's name
绰号；称号；修饰语
v.
To refer to someone by a descriptive term
以绰号称呼
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedepiupon, over, near
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Example Sentences
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Homer used the epithet 'rosy-fingered' to describe dawn.