What does "specific epithet" mean?

The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.

What is a synonym for "specific epithet"?

Common synonyms include: cajanus, epithet, melolontha, mercenaria, natrix, niger.

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The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.
"Holonyms: species name (the binomial unit), binominal name, binomial name"

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