Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Tautonym.
Tautonym - as a noun
A binomial name consisting of the same word twice, such as bison bison.
A word or term made from two identical parts or syllables, such as bonbon or dada.
Absolute synonym
Example Sentences
"The scientific name for a turkey is Meleagris meleagris, where Meleagris is the tautonym."
"The name for the humpback whale is Megaptera novaeangliae, where Megaptera is a tautonym."
"The scientific name for the Arctic fox is Vulpes lagopus, where Vulpes is a tautonym."
"The binomial name for the African elephant is Loxodonta africana, where Loxodonta is a tautonym."
"The scientific name for the gray wolf is Canis lupus, where Canis is a tautonym."
Word Game Points
Is TAUTONYM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tautonym is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TAUTONYM has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is TAUTONYM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tautonym is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTAUTONYM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is TAUTONYM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tautonym is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTAUTONYM has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
