Latin name
English
Noun
Latin name (plural Latin names)
- 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
- (formal name): botanical name, scientific name, zoological name
Antonyms
- (formal name): common name
Hyponyms
- binomial name, trinomial name
Translations
formal name