junior synonym

noun

In zoological nomenclature, a name which describes the same taxon as a previously published name.

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Meanings

nounjunior synonym (plural junior synonyms)

plural junior synonyms

  1. biologyIn zoological nomenclature, a name which describes the same taxon as a previously published name.
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