Byword and Epithet

Byword noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.

Epithet and byword are semantically related. in saying topic. In some cases you can use "Epithet" instead a noun "Byword".

Epithet noun - A descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual.

Byword and epithet are semantically related. You can use "Byword" instead a noun "Epithet".