Meaning
A binomial name consisting of the same word twice, such as Bison bison.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From taut- + -onym or alternatively tauto- + -nym.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.