Metcalf

Words from different dialects of the same language that are synonymous

Example 1: The American word sidewalk is a metcalf of the British word pavement.

Example 2: Candy floss is a metcalf of cotton candy.

Example 3:

Person 1: The washroom is over there.

Person 2: What the heck is a washroom?

Person 1: It’s a metcalf for bathroom!