nomen
[noun]
Synonyms: name, appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, designation, moniker, style, title

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nomen noun. ['nǝʊmǝn] Pl. nomina ['nɒmɪnǝ]. E18.
[Latin = name.]
1. Roman History. The second personal name of a Roman citizen (as Marcus Tullius Cicero), distinguishing the gens. E18.
2. Grammar. A noun. Chiefly in phrs. below. M19.
3. Taxonomy. A Latin name or binomial. Chiefly in phrs. below. E20.
Phrases: nomen actionis [aktɪ'ǝʊnɪs] Grammar a noun of action. nomen agentis [a'dʒɛntɪs] Grammar an agent-noun. nomen dubium ['dju:bɪǝm], pl. dubia ['dju:bɪǝ], [= doubtful] Taxonomy a Latin name the correct application of which is vague or uncertain. nomen nudum ['nju:dǝm], pl. nuda ['nju:dǝ], [= naked] Taxonomy a Latin name which has no standing because it was not validly published.

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