Pronunciation (UK) IPA (key): /mɪsˈnəʊmə/ (US) IPA (key): /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/ Audio (US)(file) Audio (US)(file) Noun Singular misnomer Plural misnomers (countable) A misnomer is a noun which is a mistaken use of the term. GV stars are known as yellow dwarf stars. This is a misnomer, because they are actually white.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads