noun
common name; popular name; trivial name
Refers to a widely used, non-technical name for something, as opposed to its official or scientific name. Often used in contexts like plant names, chemical compounds, or everyday objects.
この植物の慣用名は「ホトケノザ」ですが、正式な学名は別にあります。
The common name for this plant is 'hotokenoza', but it has a separate official scientific name.
In chemistry, trivial names are still often used.