English

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Etymology 1

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From genus +‎ -onym.

Noun

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genonym (plural genonyms)

  1. (taxonomy, dated) Generic name; the name of a genus.

Etymology 2

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From geno- +‎ -onym.

Noun

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genonym (plural genonyms)

  1. The name of a tribe, clan, or family together with its branches, particularly among Turkic or Mongolic peoples.