Meaning of specific epithet | Babel Free
Definitions
The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.
Equivalents
Examples
“Holonyms: species name (the binomial unit), binominal name, binomial name”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.