1. incorrectly or inappropriately named
Usage: rare

Examples

• The so-called killer whale is actually misnomered, as it is a dolphin species.
• Many misnomered plants in the garden had incorrect labels from the nursery.
• The misnomered street sign confused visitors trying to find the correct address.
• Historical records show several misnomered species that were later reclassified.
• The misnomered building was finally given its proper designation after years of confusion.