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senior synonym

senior synonym noun: in zoological nomenclature, a name which describes the same taxon as one or more subsequently published names.

Noun

senior synonym (plural senior synonyms)

  1. In zoological nomenclature, a name which describes the same taxon as one or more subsequently published names.

Forms of senior synonym

pluralsenior synonyms

Questions about senior synonym

What does senior synonym mean?
Senior synonym means in zoological nomenclature, a name which describes the same taxon as one or more subsequently published names.
What part of speech is senior synonym?
Senior synonym is a noun.
What is the plural of senior synonym?
The plural of senior synonym is senior synonyms.

Words near senior synonym in the dictionary

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