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Binominal

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Consisting of two names. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Pertaining to the noun binomen. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy. not-comparable

    "The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
  2. 2
    A construct involving two nouns or two names.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin binōminis (“having two names”).

Etymology 2

From Latin binōminis (“having two names”).

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