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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Lokking for a word

Is there a term for words like xerox, kleenex, hoover ? The brand name has actually replaced the word or action.
  

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Hi, Not really. But have a look here. com/columns/read/1464/is-there-a-term-for-trade-names-that-become-generic Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Not really.
  • But have a look here.
  • com/columns/read/1464/is-there-a-term-for-trade-names-that-become-generic Clive
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