"phytonymy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: phyto- + -onymy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|phyto|onymy}} phyto- + -onymy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} phytonymy (uncountable)
  1. The nomenclature of plants. Tags: uncountable Related terms: phytonym

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