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protologue

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

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  • /ˈpɹəʊtəʊlɒɡ/
  • /ˈpɹəʊtəlɒɡ/

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noun

Meaning 1

All the original material associated with a newly published name, comprising its description or diagnosis and any of a number of other elements such as illustrations, synonymy, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, mycology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρωτολόγος (prōtológos, “speaking first”). Equivalent to proto- + -logue.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: protoloog — taxonomy: all the original material associated with a newly published name
  • French: protologue — taxonomy: all the original material associated with a newly published name
  • Russian: протоло́г (protológ) — taxonomy: all the original material associated with a newly published name