scientific name
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| Main Entry: | scientific name |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the recognized Latin name given to an organism, consisting of a genus and species, according to a taxonomy; also called binomial name |
| Example: | The scientific name is usually printed in italics, with the genus capitalized. |
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| Main Entry: | scientific name |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See common name |
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Scientific name
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
American Heritage
Science Dictionary
scientific name  (sī'ən-tĭf'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
A name used by scientists, especially the taxonomic name of an organism that consists of the genus and species. Scientific names usually come from Latin or Greek. An example is Homo sapiens, the scientific name for humans. |
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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