cognomen
English
/kɒɡˈnoʊ.mən/
noun
Definitions
- Surname.
- (historical) The third part of the name of a citizen of Ancient Rome.
- A nickname or epithet by which someone is identified.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cognōmen (surname).
Origin
Latin
cognōmen
Gloss
surname
Concept
Semantic Field
Kinship
Ontological Category
Person/Thing