LINNAEAN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to Linnaeus or to the system of taxonomic classification that Linnaeus proposed

Synonyms:

Linnaean; Linnean

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Linnaeus (Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778))

Derivation:

Linnaeus (Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778))

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