scientific name

[sahy-uhn-tif-ik naym] / ˈsaɪ ənˌtɪf ɪk ˈneɪm /

NOUN

genus and species epithet

Synonyms

WEAK

binomen binomial name binomial nomenclature scientific epithet taxonomic name trinomen trinomial name

Example Sentences

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The frog was logged under specimen number KU 221832 and given the scientific name Dendrobates duellmani.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

She has given the new fish a scientific name with a personal twist: Harriota avia.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

The proposed scientific name for the resident northern population is Patagona chaski.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2024

Separate from WHO’s decision, ICTV’s poxvirus group had a vote on whether to change the scientific name for the virus that causes mpox.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 3, 2024

The scientific name for the giant panda is Ailuropoda melanoleuca.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh