hyponym
📖 Definitions
noun
A more specific term in a general class. For example, “purple” is a hyponym of “color”.
💬 Usage Examples
“In fact, the word prunes at this time was used as a hyponym for all and any dried fruit.” Sue-Belinda Meehan; Ask Sue-Belinda; Townsville Bulletin; (Australia); Dec 15, 2014.