Linnaeus

biographical name

Lin·​nae·​us lə-ˈnē-əs How to pronounce Linnaeus (audio)
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Carolus 1707–1778 Swedish Carl von Linné lə-ˈnā How to pronounce Linnaeus (audio) Swedish botanist

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“Linnaeus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Linnaeus. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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