binominal

Latin binōminis (“having two names”).

binominal (not comparable)

1. (taxonomy) consisting of two names
2. (taxonomy) pertaining to the noun binomen
3. (taxonomy) pertaining to the nomenclature system for the rank of species in biological taxonomy

   The principle of binominal nomenclature is important in the ICZN.

• (taxonomy): binomial

binominal (plural binominals)

1. (taxonomy) A scientific name, at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.

   See species name for usage and example.

2. (grammar) A construct involving two nouns or two names.

• (taxonomy): binomen
• (taxonomy): binomial
• (taxonomy): binomial name
• (taxonomy): binominal name
• (taxonomy): species name

bi- +‎ nominal

binominal (feminine binominale, masculine plural binominaux, feminine plural binominales)

1. binominal

• nom binominal

binominal (plural binominales)

1. binominal