What does "specific name" mean?

The second word in the scientific name of an animal species, following the name of the genus.

What is a synonym for "specific name"?

Common synonyms include: fernando, proper noun.

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The second word in the scientific name of an animal 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"