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Linnean

Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus or his system of taxonomic classification.

Example sentence: The linnean classification system is still widely used in modern biology.

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• Books about Carl Linnaeus
• Books on Taxonomy

Noun

Definition: A member or follower of the Linnean Society of London, an organization for the study and promotion of natural science.

Example sentence: The linnean presented his research findings at the society's annual conference.

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• Books and merchandise related to the Linnean Society

Usage note:

In the context of the term "linnean," it is important to remember its two distinct senses: as an adjective relating to Carl Linnaeus and his classification system, and as a noun referring to a member of the Linnean Society of London.

For further information, you can visit the official website of the Linnean Society.