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Latin name

Latin name 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.

Noun

Latin name (plural Latin names)

  1. 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:
    scientific name

Synonyms of Latin name

Antonyms

  • antonym(s) of

Forms of Latin name

pluralLatin names

Questions about Latin name

What does Latin name mean?
Latin name means 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.
What part of speech is Latin name?
Latin name is a noun.
What is the plural of Latin name?
The plural of Latin name is Latin names.

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