What does "vernacular name" mean?

A name other than a taxonomic name, in a vernacular language, used to refer to an organism, often corresponding to a taxonomic name, but often not.

What is a synonym for "vernacular name"?

Common synonyms include: bugbane, dovekie, grosbeak, raoulia, redtail, rosefish.

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1
A name other than a taxonomic name, in a vernacular language, used to refer to an organism, often corresponding to a taxonomic name, but often not.
2
A name that does not unambiguously define a substance.