Home                    Crossword Solver Glossary HQ Links for Word Lovers Word of the Week Help                       Copyrights            Privacy                  Webmasters Link to Us Contact Us            Bookstore

Definitions specific epithet noun  (biology) The second word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus. This applies only to formal names of plants, fungi and bacteria. In formal names of animals an epithet does not occur (see specific name). :::In Cannabis sativa the word sativa is the specific epithet. Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for specific epithet for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Dictionary content provided from Wiktionary.org under the GNU Free Documentation License Allwords Copyright 1998-2024 All rights reserved.