synonymy

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Caimanops amphibolurodes – the Mulga dragon, the only member of its genus – was recently returned to synonymy with by Doughty .

From Scientific American • Feb. 7, 2014

The resurrection of the Cape Verde shearwater from synonymy with Cory’s shearwater means that there are now two Atlantic Calonectris species.

From Scientific American • Feb. 10, 2013

Branca paused from his lunch to let forth a burst of philosemitism — declaiming the health benefits of kashrut and circumcision, the synonymy of Judaism with charity, leadership, patriotism, brains.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2011

It is not provided with a glossary, but contains an elaborate and most valuable analysis of the diction, synonymy and syntactical features of the poem.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

Nine species that previously have been recognized as valid have been placed in synonymy.

From The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México by Duellman, William E.