vernacular name
English
Noun
vernacular name (plural vernacular names)
- (taxonomy) A name other than a taxonomic name, in a vernacular language, used to refer to an organism, often corresponding to a taxonomic name, but often not.
- (chemistry) A name that does not unambiguously define a substance.
Usage notes
- In biology, vernacular names are often formalized to correspond to taxonomic names. A common name is often shared by organisms that are not taxonomically closely related.
References
- vernacular name at OneLook Dictionary Search
Common name on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
See also
- common name
- trivial name
- systematic name
- scientific name