Linnaean

or Lin·ne·an

[ li-nee-uhn ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to Linnaeus, who established the binomial system of scientific nomenclature.

  2. 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

1
First 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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