Хорижий лингвистика ва лингводидактика Volume 2 Issue 1 (2024) · pp. 174-180
The art of description: adjective and noun pairings in animal names
Khidirova, Makhfuza, Хидирова, Махфуза, Xidirova, Maxfuza
Abstract
This paper explores the nuanced art of these adjective+noun animal name pairings, which serve to encapsulate physical characteristics, behavioral tendencies, geographical habitats, and even conservation statuses of species. Our methodology combines a literary review of zoological and linguistic texts with an analysis of cultural narratives to understand the impact of these descriptors. Findings suggest that these pairings not only aid in animal identification but also play a vital role in human-animal relations, influencing public perception and environmental advocacy. The study concludes that the strategic use of language in animal naming can enhance awareness and action towards biodiversity conservation.
номенклатура животныхописательная лингвистиказоологическая систематикаэтимология названий животныхлингвистическая антропологиясоглашения об именах биоразнообразияэкологическая лексикологияклассификация видовanimal nomenclaturedescriptive linguistics
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