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Latin name
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English
Noun
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.
en Panthera leo species is the Latin name for the lion.
en Fagaceae family is the Latin name for the oak family.
Synonyms
formal name en scientific name
Antonyms
formal name en common name
Hyponyms
en binomial name, en trinomial name
en botanical name, en zoological name
Translations
formal name scientific name