Word: epithet
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ep
i
thet
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: epithet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: as well, besides (often with δέ )
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: to put