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

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