1 sense of specie

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Specie

Sense: Noun

Definition: A term used in finance and economics to refer to money in the form of coins rather than banknotes.

Example Sentence: The bank only accepts specie for large cash deposits.

Sense: Noun

Definition: A classification for organisms in biology that refers to a group of closely related organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

Example Sentence: The specie of this bird is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Sense: Noun

Definition: A particular kind or type of something.

Example Sentence: This gardening center offers a wide variety of plant specie for landscaping purposes.

Sense: Adjective

Definition: Used to describe something that is composed of coins, particularly in contrast to banknotes or other forms of currency.

Example Sentence: The specie payment was made in gold and silver coins of various denominations.

Sense: Adjective

Definition: Used to describe something that is unique or distinct from others in its class.

Example Sentence: This rare specie of orchid can only be found in a remote mountain region.