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genus name

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The scientific name of a genus, which is always capitalized and italicized.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, taxonomy

Examples

  • Holonyms: species name (the binomial unit), binominal name, binomial name

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: generic name, generic epithet, genus

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Gattungsname — genus name, generic name
  • German: Genusname — genus name, generic name
  • Polish: nazwa rodzajowa — genus name, generic name
  • Portuguese: nome genérico — genus name, generic name
  • Portuguese: nome do gênero — genus name, generic name
  • Spanish: nombre de género (taxonómico) — genus name, generic name
  • Volapük: bidanem — genus name, generic name