binominal
World English Dictionary
binominal (baɪˈnɒmɪnəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or denoting the binomial nomenclature |
| —n | |
| 2. | a two-part taxonomic name; binomial |
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| binominal | |
adjective | |
| having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies; "binomial nomenclature of bacteria" [syn: binomial] |
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