What does cognomen mean?
nounA person's surname or family name, especially one that is not a patronymic. In ancient Rome, a cognomen was a personal name that distinguished one person from others with the same nomen.
Example
"The Roman general's cognomen, 'the Great', was a testament to his military prowess."
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