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Misnomer

A misnomer is an incorrect or misleading name for a thing. They are often idiomatic.

Examples:

• the "morning sickness" associated with the onset of pregnancy is a misnomer; illness can occur at any time, and its "morning" association is anecdotal.
• comic books, are illustrated stories, not necessarily comedies.
• dry cleaning often uses fluid, making clothes wet
• the "lead" in a pencil is made of graphite and clay

Compare with: malapropism

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