fake etymology

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Definition of fake etymology in English English dictionary

An invented explanation of the origin of a word

Hyphenation

fake e·ty·mo·lo·gy

Turkish pronunciation

feyk etımälıci

Pronunciation

/ˈfāk ˌetəˈmäləʤē/ /ˈfeɪk ˌɛtəˈmɑːləʤiː/