specific epithets

A form of specific epithet — The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of specific epithet
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APA

specific epithets. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/specific%20epithets

MLA

“specific epithets.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/specific%20epithets. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “specific epithets,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/specific%20epithets.

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