word for "word reminder"

[Anonymous]

would someone please tell me the word for a word or phrase used to remind oneself of another word, i.e., might remember "six gallon" to remember "hat". another way of saying it: the name used as a "trick" to remember another word. hope this made sense
thanks.
would appreciate email response : [Email deleted]

 

[RonBee]

I am quite sure that the word you are trying to think if is mnemonic. One example of a mnemonic is one used to help people remember the names of the Great Lakes, HOMES: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior.

 

[CitySpeak]

would someone please tell me the word for a word or phrase used to remind oneself of another word, i.e., might remember "six gallon" to remember "hat". another way of saying it: the name used as a "trick" to remember another word. hope this made sense
thanks.
would appreciate email response : [Email deleted]

association - process of assocation

 

[RonBee]

mnemonic
http://www.onelook.com/?loc=pub&w=mnemonic&submit2=Search&lang=all&loc=bypass&bpl=eng


(CS is also right.)