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(taxonomy) The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.

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specific epithet

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specific epithet

Noun

(taxonomy) The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.

Japanese Meaning

種小名：生物の二名法において、属名に続く（先頭が通常小文字の）語で、特定の種を識別するために用いられる名称。

When naming a new plant species, the botanist chose a specific epithet that honored the local river.

新しい植物種に名前を付けるとき、植物学者は地元の川にちなんだ種小名を選んだ。

Sense（1）

(taxonomy) The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.

In Cannabis sativa the word sativa is the specific epithet.

specific epithets

（ plural ）