Latin name

Full definition of Latin name

Noun

1. The formal Latin or Latinized name of a biological taxon according to an internationally accepted standard, especially the formal name of a species or subspecific taxon.Panthera leo is the Latin name for the lion.Fagaceae is the Latin name for the oak family.

Synonyms

• (formal name) botanical name, scientific name, zoological name

Antonyms

• (formal name) common name

Hyponyms

• binomial name, trinomial name