Vernacular
- Pronunciation
- /ver-NEK-yuh-lur/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Vernacular
- Plural
- Vernaculars
Definition
A name commonly used by people in everyday language to refer to an organism, often without scientific knowledge.
Etymology
From Latin 'vernacula', meaning 'native language' or 'household language'.
Example
The common names for insects like 'butterfly', 'beetle', and 'ant' are vernacular names.
Synonyms
- Common Names
Related Terms
- Scientific Names