Word: basonym
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ba
so
nym
Definition: Alternative form of basionym. An earlier valid scientific name of a species that has since been renamed and from which the new name is partially derived.
Morphemes:
Affix: baso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of basi-. Relating to bases (substances with pH greater than 7)
Affix: -onym
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: name
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὄνυμα
Language: grc
Decoded: onuma
Meaning: name