appellative
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Now a taxidermied water buffalo head — the ox — watches from above the bar, while the appellative bull is represented across from it in gleaming metal.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023
The Jains use the term with preference as an appellative of Vardhamāna whom they revere as their Buddha.—48.
From The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus by Carus, Paul
Hence appellative words bearing any affinity with the names of the deceased are presently abolished.
From The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)
To the root ud place as an appellative the Obs.
From The River-Names of Europe by Ferguson, Robert
To the root vip place as an appellative the Welsh gwibio, to rove, wander, gwibiau, serpentine course.
From The River-Names of Europe by Ferguson, Robert
