As a noun taxonomy
is the science or the technique used to make a classification.
As a symbol whiskey is
the letter w in the icao spelling alphabet.
taxonomy
Noun
(taxonomies)
The science or the technique used to make a classification.
A classification; especially , a classification in a hierarchical system.
(taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.
Synonyms
* alpha taxonomy
Derived terms
* folk taxonomy
* scientific taxonomy
See also
* classification
* rank
* taxon
* domain
* kingdom
* subkingdom
* superphylum
* phylum
* subphylum
* class
* subclass
* infraclass
* superorder
* order
* suborder
* infraorder
* parvorder
* superfamily
* family
* subfamily
* genus
* species
* subspecies
* superregnum
* regnum
* subregnum
* superphylum
* phylum
* subphylum
* classis
* subclassis
* infraclassis
* superordo
* ordo
* subordo
* infraordo
* taxon
* superfamilia
* familia
* subfamilia
* ontology
whiskey
English
Alternative forms
* whisky
Noun
(en-noun)
(Ireland, US) A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).
(Ireland, US) A drink of whiskey.
The letter W in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
Usage notes
The regional spellings (term) and (whisky) are also used world-wide to distinguish regional drinks, for example (bourbon whiskey), but (Scotch whisky).
Derived terms
* whiskey dick