genonym

noun — 2 senses

genonym

noun

Etymology From genus + -onym.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy Dated Generic name; the name of a genus.

genonym

noun

Etymology From geno- + -onym.

1

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

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