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genonym

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Etymology 1

From genus +‎ -onym.

Noun

genonym (plural genonyms)

  1. (taxonomy, dated) Generic name; the name of a genus.

Etymology 2

From geno- +‎ -onym.

Noun

genonym (plural genonyms)

  1. The name of a tribe, clan, or family together with its branches, particularly among Turkic or Mongolic peoples.

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