An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A grammatical element which replaces a noun previously mentioned.

Etymology (EN): From M.Fr. pronom, from L. pronomen, from → pro- “in place of” + nomen, → name.

Etymology (PE): Farânâm, literally “noun (put) forth (to replace),” from farâ- “forward, along, opposing, facing,” → pro- + nâm, → name.