What does epithet mean?
1a : a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing. b : a disparaging or abusive word or phrase.
How do you say specific epithet?
What is another word for epithets?
SYNONYMS FOR epithet
1, 2 nickname, sobriquet, designation, appellation. 3 curse, insult, abuse, expletive, obscenity.