The current taxonomic nomenclature in biology, as governed by the ICBN, ICZN and ICNB. This nomenclature accepts the work by Linnaeus as a starting point (except for specified groups and ranks).

A small passerine bird, the common linnet (Linaria cannabina, syn. Carduelis cannabina), in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.

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."

Obsolete form of linen.

A female given name from Latin of Swedish origin, occasionally used since the twentieth century.

plural of linnet

A female given name from English, occasionally recorded since the 19th century.

simple past tense and past participle of lin

plural of linnorm

A wingless bipedal dragon; a lindworm.