(taxonomy) A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: the generic name (or generic epithet, the genus of the species) and the specific name (a term used only in zoology, never in botany, for the second part of a binomial) or the specific epithet (the term always used in botany, which can also be used in zoology).

(nautical) Navigation by using the positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies.

Synonym of bad-tempered: easily or characteristically angered. / Synonym of malevolent: wishing bad upon others.

A statutory holiday enacted by a country to commemorate the country itself. / A public holiday.

Familiar with someone, such that one can address them by their first name. / (by extension, humorous) In regular contact with a person or organisation.

Alternative form of naked as a jaybird

An epic poem or similar work which seeks or is believed to capture and express the essence or spirit of a particular nation.

(Canada, US, informal) Stark naked, completely nude.

plural of national epic

A bomb designed to cause extensive wounding by packing sharp objects around the explosive; used especially by terrorists and suicide bombers.