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binominal
(baɪˈnɒmɪnəl) biologyadj
(Biology) of or denoting the binomial nomenclature
n
(Biology) a two-part taxonomic name; binomial
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Adj. | 1. | binominal - having or characterized by two names, especially those of genus and species in taxonomies; "binomial nomenclature of bacteria" onymous - bearing a name; "articles in magazines are usually onymous" |
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