binominal name

== English == === Noun === binominal name (plural binominal names) (taxonomy) A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name. Synonyms: binomen, binomial, binomial name, binominal, species name, dionym See species name for usage and example. ==== Usage notes ==== The genus name is capitalized but not the species name. === See also === ternary name