latin name

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Definition of latin name in English English dictionary

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

Fagaceae is the Latin name for the oak family.

Related Terms

Latin names

plural form of Latin name

Hyphenation

Lat·in name

Turkish pronunciation

lätın neym

Synonyms

botanical name, scientific name, zoological name

Antonyms

common name

Pronunciation

/ˈlatən ˈnām/ /ˈlætən ˈneɪm/