specie

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun coins collectively

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

coinage, mintage, metal money

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