Definition of nomen nudum
nomina nuda
play \-ˈnü-də, -ˈnyü-\: a proposed taxonomic name that is invalid because the group designated is not described or illustrated sufficiently for recognition, that has no nomenclatural status, and that consequently can be used as though never previously proposed
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Origin and Etymology of nomen nudum
New Latin, bare name
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