appellation
n.a name or title used to describe someone or something. It is often a formal or official name that people use in a specific situation.
n.a name, title, or designation used to identify a person, place, or thing. Often carries a formal or legal weight, especially in academic, religious, or geographical contexts.
“The official appellation for the city is 'The City of London'.”
“The wine label must include the specific appellation to ensure it meets the regional quality standards.”
“While the common name for the species is widely recognized, the scientific appellation provides a precise taxonomic classification that avoids confusion with similar-looking plants.”
From late Middle English appellacion, from Old French apellatiun, from Latin appellātiō (“a naming”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.