What does "latin name" mean?

The formal Latin or Latinized name of a biological taxon according to an internationally accepted standard, especially the formal name of a species or subspecific taxon.

What is a synonym for "latin name"?

Common synonyms include: antoninus, apidae, claudia, plant name, sturnus, taxon name.

Latin name

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Noun

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The formal Latin or Latinized name of a biological taxon according to an internationally accepted standard, especially the formal name of a species or subspecific taxon.
"Panthera leo is the Latin name for the lion."

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antoninus apidae claudia plant name sturnus taxon name

Antonyms

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antonym(s) of plant name

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"Panthera leo is the Latin name for the lion."

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