Linnaean

[li-nee-uh n] /lɪˈni ən/
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to Linnaeus, who established the binomial system of scientific nomenclature.
2.
noting or pertaining to a system of botanical classification introduced by him, based mainly on the number or characteristics of the stamens and pistils.
Also, Linnean.
Origin
1745-55; Linnae(us) + -an
Related forms
post-Linnean, adjective
pre-Linnaean, adjective
pre-Linnean, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for linnean

Linnean

/lɪˈniːən; -ˈneɪ-/
adjective
1.
of or relating to Linnaeus
2.
relating to the system of classification of plants and animals using binomial nomenclature
linnean in Science
Linnean also Linnaean
  (lĭ-nē'ən)   
Relating to the system of taxonomic classification and binomial nomenclature originated by Carolus Linnaeus. In the Linnean system, organisms are grouped according to shared characteristics into a hierarchical series of fixed categories ranging from subspecies at the bottom to kingdom at the top. Compare cladistics.