genonym

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noun

Generic name; the name of a genus.

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Meanings

genonym1

noungenonym (plural genonyms)

plural genonyms

  1. datedbiologyGeneric name; the name of a genus.

genonym2

noungenonym (plural genonyms)

plural genonyms

  1. The name of a tribe, clan, or family together with its branches, in modern times particularly among Turkic or Mongolic peoples.

Origin

genonym · noun

From genus + -onym.

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genonym · noun

From geno- + -onym.

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Cite this entry
APA

genonym. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genonym

MLA

“genonym.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genonym. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “genonym,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genonym.

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