Proprietary epithets: things referred to as brands. OZ Mornings explains.
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Proprietary epithets: things referred to as brands. OZ Mornings explains.
Did you know that “zamboni” is actually a brand of the machine that cleans an ice rink, and not all of those machines are technically Zambonis? Have you ever asked for a glass of Pepsi when really you just meant whatever soda was on hand? Have you ever added “Band-aids” to your shopping list when any kind of bandage will do? These are all examples of proprietary epithets, which is a word that is used to refer to a group of things when really it …
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