false etymology

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Definition of false etymology in English English dictionary

An incorrect explanation of the origin of a word

Hyphenation

false e·ty·mo·lo·gy

Turkish pronunciation

fôls etımälıci

Pronunciation

/ˈfôls ˌetəˈmäləʤē/ /ˈfɔːls ˌɛtəˈmɑːləʤiː/