species

UK /ˈspiːʃiːz/ US /ˈspiːʃiːz/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

A type or kind. (Compare race.)

the male species

a new species of war

2

A type or kind. (Compare race.)

This species of animal is unique to the area.

Louise felt raised above her species; a voice had spoken within her inmost soul, whose revealings were vouchsafed but to the chosen few; and what had been indifference, was now disdain.

3

A type or kind. (Compare race.)

Hence, in determining whether a form should be ranked as a species or a variety, the opinion of naturalists having sound judgment and wide experience seems the only guide to follow.

Firstly, I continue to base most species treatments on personally collected material, rather than on herbarium plants.

4

A type or kind. (Compare race.)

5

A type or kind. (Compare race.)

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