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What is an Eponym?

Hi I'm Emily. Let's talk Eponyms!

An eponym is a word which has borrowed it's name from a person. For example, the sandwich is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Can you match the item to the person? Click on the answer you think is correct.

Question 1

Which item is named after the Australian gardener Maria Ann Smith?

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That's right!

Question 2

Which item is named after a Hungarian journalist called Laszlo Biro?

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That's right, the biro pen.

Question 3

Vulcan was the Roman god of fire and metalworking, but which item is named after him?

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That's right, volcano!

Question 4

John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich gave his name to which item?

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That's right, the sandwich.

Question 5

Which item is named after the character Wendy from the book Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie?

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That's right, a wendy house.

Question 6

Which item got its name from a Greek god called Atlas who held the world on his shoulders?

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That's right, an atlas.

Question 7

Arthur, the First Duke of Wellington had which item named after him?

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Wellies! (Wellington boots)

Question 8

Which item got its name from Ceres the Roman Goddess of farming?

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Cereal is the right answer!

Well Done

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