Latin name
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Noun edit
Latin name (plural Latin names)
- 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.
- Fagaceae is the Latin name for the oak family.
Synonyms edit
- (formal name): scientific name
Antonyms edit
- (antonym(s) of "formal name"): common name
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formal name