binominal
Consisting of two namesConsisting of two names.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Consisting of two names.
having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies
(not comparable)Pertaining to the noun binomen.
(not comparable)Pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy.
The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin binōminis (“having two names”).Borrowed from Latin binōminis (“having two names”).
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