Nomen novum

Nomen novum [ Taxonomy ]	Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names
(Plural: Nomina nova) New replacement name. Abbreviation: *nom. nov.*

A name established expressly to replace an already established name.

A Latin term equivalent to "new replacement name"

A nominal taxon denoted by a new replacement name (nomen novum) has the same name-bearing type as the nominal taxon denoted by the replaced name.

Compare with: Emendation, substitute name.

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