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Complete Definition of "specific name"

English
Noun
en-noun|sg=specific name

#zoology The second word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.

Usage notes
This terminology only to formal names of animals. Not to be confused with the species name, i.e the name of a species.
::In the scientific name of the lion (Panthera leo) the specific name is leo, while the species name is Panthera leo.

See also
specific epithet
subspecific name

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