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specie

Specie (noun) means Type or kind, in various uses of the phrase in specie.

noun
1
Type or kind, in various uses of the phrase in specie.
2
Money in the form of coins made from precious metal that has an intrinsic value; coinage.
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Etymology

Originally in the phrase in specie; from Latin speciē, ablative singular of species. Compare in kind.

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What is the meaning of specie?

"specie" (noun) means type or kind, in various uses of the phrase in specie.

What are the different meanings of specie?

"specie" has 2 main meanings: 1. Type or kind, in various uses of the phrase in specie; 2. Money in the form of coins made from precious metal that has an intrinsic value; coinage.

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