Misnomer

"The 'French kiss' is actually not exclusive to the French, so the name is a misnomer."

"The term 'black box' is a misnomer, as flight data recorders are actually orange."

"The term 'killer whale' is a misnomer, as they are actually dolphins."

"Calling a quiche a 'savory tart' is a misnomer, as a tart typically has a pastry base while a quiche has a custard filling."

"The term 'global warming' is a misnomer, as it doesn't only result in warming but also other changes in climate patterns."

"The 'Mexican jumping beans' are not actually beans, but rather moth larvae, so the name is a misnomer."

"The 'French horn' is actually a German instrument, so the name is a misnomer."

"The name 'koala bear' is a misnomer because they are not actually bears."

"The black widow spider is a misnomer, as not all females are black and they do not always kill their mate."

"The strawberry is a misnomer, as it's not a berry but rather an aggregate fruit."

"The laughing hyena is a misnomer, as it does not always laugh but rather makes various vocalizations."

"The guinea pig is a misnomer, as it is neither from Guinea nor a pig."

"The bald eagle is a misnomer, as it's not completely bald but has white feathers on its head."

"The English muffin is a misnomer, as it is not actually from England."

"The koala bear is a misnomer, as it's not a bear but a marsupial."

The term "turkey bacon" is a misnomer because it is actually made from turkey meat.

"The phrase 'Indian summer' is a misnomer because it has nothing to do with India."

The term "mushroom" is a misnomer because it is not a plant, but rather a fungus.

The "Baltic Sea" is a misnomer because it is actually a mediterranean sea.

"The term 'love handles' is a misnomer because most people don't actually love having them."

"The 'funny bone' is a misnomer because hitting it is more painful than funny."

"The name 'killer whale' is a misnomer because they are actually a type of dolphin."

The movie's title is a misnomer because it has nothing to do with the actual plot.

Calling that building a "palace" is a misnomer because it is quite modest.

The "Garden of Eden" is a misnomer since it's a desert region, not a garden.

The so-called "killer whale" is actually a type of dolphin, making its name a misnomer.

"Peanut" is a misnomer since it is not a nut but a legume.

The name "flying squirrel" is a misnomer, as they do not actually fly.

The term "icebox" is a misnomer for modern refrigerators.

"Grapefruit" is a misnomer since it is not a grape nor a fruit.

"The 'Affordable Care Act' is a misnomer since it caused healthcare costs to rise."

"Many people refer to any type of tissue as 'Kleenex,' but that's a misnomer."

Describing a ship as "unsinkable" is a misnomer.

"The word 'honeymoon' is a misnomer, as it has nothing to do with the moon, and refers to the first month of marriage."

The term "Mexican jumping beans" is a misnomer because they are actually seed pods with larvae inside.

The "Boston" cream pie is a misnomer since it is actually a cake.

Peanut butter is a misnomer because it doesn't contain any actual butter.

Referring to a tomato as a vegetable is a misnomer.

Labeling a tomato as a vegetable is a misnomer.

"The 'Smart Water' brand is a misnomer because water cannot be smart."

"Calling an electric car a 'zero-emission vehicle' is a misnomer because the emissions are just shifted to the power plant."

"The term 'strawberry' is a misnomer, as the fruit is not actually a berry, but an aggregate fruit."

"The use of the term 'fake news' to describe legitimate journalism is a misnomer."

The term "trench coat" is a misnomer because it wasn't actually designed for use in trenches.

The term "jellyfish" is a misnomer because they aren't actually fish.

"The name 'pineapple' is a misnomer because pineapples are not actually apples and they don't grow on pine trees."

"The term 'lucky rabbit's foot' is a misnomer because it is not lucky for the rabbit."

"The Panama hat is a misnomer, as it originated in Ecuador."

"Peanuts are not actually nuts, but a misnomer, they are legumes."

"Calling that building a 'tower' is a misnomer since it's only three stories tall."