English

Noun

scientific name ‎(plural scientific names)

1. A formal name according to an internationally accepted standard, especially the formal name of a taxon:

   Fagaceae is the scientific name for the oak family.

   Panthera leo is the scientific name for the lion.

Synonyms

• (formal name): botanical name, Latin name, zoological name

Antonyms

• (formal name): common name

Hyponyms

• binomial name, trinomial name

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