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nomen novum

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nomen no·​vum | \ -ˈnōvəm \
plural nomina nova\ -​və \

Definition of nomen novum

: a taxonomic name for a plant or animal substituted for an untenable one

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Latin, new name

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“Nomen novum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomen%20novum. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.

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