Phrase guide

specific name

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The second word in the scientific name of an animal species, following the name of the genus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, taxonomy, zoology

Examples

  • Holonyms: species name (the binomial unit), binominal name, binomial name

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