ethnotaxonomy

noun — 2 senses

ethnotaxonomy

noun

Etymology From ethno- + taxonomy.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy The naming system for plants and animals used by a particular ethnic group

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy The study of such naming systems

Synonyms
folk taxonomy
Derived terms
ethnotaxonomic

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