caconym

noun

cac·​onym
ˈkakəˌnim
plural -s
: a taxonomic name that is objectionable for linguistic reasons
caconymic
¦kakə¦nimik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

cac- + -onym

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caconym was in 1887

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“Caconym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caconym. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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