Linnaean
or Lin·ne·an
[ li-nee-uhn ]
adjective
of or relating to Linnaeus, who established the binomial system of scientific nomenclature.
noting or pertaining to a system of botanical classification introduced by him, based mainly on the number or characteristics of the stamens and pistils.
Origin of Linnaean
1First recorded in 1745–55; Linnae(us) + -an
Other words from Linnaean
- post-Lin·ne·an, adjective
- pre-Lin·nae·an, adjective
- pre-Lin·ne·an, adjective
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