ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃɚ 
British nəʊˈmɛŋklətʃə
plural nomenclatures
formal
: a system of names for things especially in science
botanical nomenclature
the nomenclatures of zoology and chemistry
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/nomenclature. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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