Karl Linne

Definitions of Karl Linne
  1. noun
    Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778)
    synonyms: Carl von Linne, Carolus Linnaeus, Linnaeus
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    botanist, phytologist, plant scientist
    a biologist specializing in the study of plants
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