Linnaean

or Lin·ne·an

[ li-nee-uh n ]
/ lɪˈni ən /

adjective

of or relating to Linnaeus, who established the binomial system of scientific nomenclature.
noting or pertaining to a system of botanical classification introduced by him, based mainly on the number or characteristics of the stamens and pistils.

Origin of Linnaean

First recorded in 1745–55; Linnae(us) + -an

OTHER WORDS FROM Linnaean

post-Lin·ne·an, adjective pre-Lin·nae·an, adjective pre-Lin·ne·an, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for linnean

Linnean

Linnaean

/ (lɪˈniːən, -ˈneɪ-) /

adjective

of or relating to Linnaeus
relating to the system of classification of plants and animals using binomial nomenclature

Scientific definitions for linnean

Linnean

Relating to the system of taxonomic classification and binomial nomenclature originated by Carolus Linnaeus. In the Linnean system, organisms are grouped according to shared characteristics into a hierarchical series of fixed categories ranging from subspecies at the bottom to kingdom at the top. Compare cladistics.