Definition of DIONYM

dionym

Plural: dionyms

Noun

  • A name consisting of two terms.
  • A binomial name; a scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

Origin / Etymology

From di- + -onym.

Synonyms

binomen, binomial, binomial name, binominal, binominal name, species name

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