Linnaeus

Linnaeus

See also: Linnæus

English

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Etymology

From Swedish Linnæus, from New Latin Linnaeus, from Swedish lind (linden tree, lime tree), in reference to a giant linden tree that grew on the family homestead of Carl Linnaeus.

Proper noun

Linnaeus

  1. Carl (or the latinized Carolus) Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné, Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. He is known as the "father of modern taxonomy."

Usage notes

In Sweden, Germany, Spain, and France (and possibly other countries), he would be primarily known as Linné, including in scholarly works and library references.

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Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From Swedish lind + Latin -ius.

    Proper noun

    Linnaeus m (genitive Linnaeī); second declension

    1. (New Latin) a male surname from Swedish — famously held by:
      1. Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist, physician, taxonomist, and zoologist.

    Declension

    Second-declension noun, singular only.

    singular
    nominative Linnaeus
    genitive Linnaeī
    dative Linnaeō
    accusative Linnaeum
    ablative Linnaeō
    vocative Linnaee

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    Further reading

    Swedish

    Alternative forms

    Etymology

    From New Latin Linnaeus, from Swedish lind (linden tree, lime tree).

    Proper noun

    Linnaeus

    1. a surname
    2. alternative form of Linné

    Descendants