On the news: The World Organisation for Animal Health said on Monday that the name swine flu is a misnomer as the deadly virus has origins among birds and humans as well as pigs.
misnomer
noun [C]
a name that does not suit what it refers to, or the use of such a name:
It was the scruffiest place I've ever stayed in, so 'Hotel Royal' was a bit of a misnomer.
It's something of a misnomer to refer to these inexperienced boys as soldiers.
Enjoy your writings. Just no time to write nor even read these days. :<
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