English Explanatory Dictionary

bionym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The proper name of a living being.
  2. A name derived from a habitat or an environmental characteristic.

Pronunciation

/ˈbaɪ.əʊ.nɪm/ /ˈbaɪ.ə.nɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bionym.wav

Word forms

bionym bionyms

Etymology

From bio + -onym.

Antonyms

abionym
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