bookname en · NOUN
Etymology
From book + name.
Meanings
- A name, such as of a plant or animal, that occurs in (especially technical) literature but does not have much currency in the spoken language.
- (historical) In Imperial China, a name given to a student on starting school.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| booknames | Number=Plur | lexicographic |