binominal

adj 3noun 2

Definitions

adj

1

Consisting of two names.

2

Pertaining to the noun binomen.

3

Pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy.

The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN.

noun

1

A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

2

A construct involving two nouns or two names.

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