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genonym

genonym noun: generic name; the name of a genus.

Noun (1)

genonym (plural genonyms)

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

Noun (2)

genonym (plural genonyms)

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

Forms of genonym

pluralgenonyms

Origin of genonym

From genus + -onym.

From geno- + -onym.

Questions about genonym

What does genonym mean?
Genonym means generic name; the name of a genus.
What part of speech is genonym?
Genonym is a noun.
What is the plural of genonym?
The plural of genonym is genonyms.

Words near genonym in the dictionary

  1. genomovars
  2. genomovirus
  3. genomoviruses
  4. genon
  5. genons
  6. genonym
  7. genonyms
  8. genopathies
  9. genopathy
  10. genopharmacology
  11. genophilia

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