epithet in Spanish
epithet in Spanish is epíteto, epíteto específico — epithet means a word or phrase used to describe what a person or thing is like.
epithet in Spanish
epíteto
epíteto específico
(taxonomy) A word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species. This applies only to formal names of plants, fungi and bacteria. In formal names of animals the corresponding term is the specific name.
epíteto
(taxonomy) A word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species. This applies only to formal names of plants, fungi and bacteria. In formal names of animals the corresponding term is the specific name.
What does "epithet" mean?
- noun A word or phrase used to describe what a person or thing is like.
- noun A word added to a god's name to show which particular aspect or role is meant.
- noun A descriptive phrase used in place of someone's actual name or title.
- noun One of the set, repeated phrases in the Iliad and Odyssey that describe a person, group or thing.
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What is "epithet" in Spanish?
"epithet" in Spanish is epíteto, epíteto específico. epithet means: A word or phrase used to describe what a person or thing is like.
Are there other ways to say "epithet" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "epithet": epíteto, epíteto específico.
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