"microtoponymy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From micro- + toponymy. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|toponymy}} micro- + toponymy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} microtoponymy (uncountable)
  1. The nomenclature of small local places such as mountains, fields, or sections of forests. Tags: uncountable
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