referring to something by where it is located (UNCLASSIFIED)

Mullins, Bill AMRDEC Bill.Mullins at US.ARMY.MIL
Mon Nov 19 20:53:48 UTC 2012


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"Fleet Street" -- London tabloid journalism
"Saville Row" -- London high-end tailors
"Foggy Bottom" -- U.S. State Dept.
"Turtle Bay" -- United Nations

Is there a name for terms like this?

What are some others?


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