Definition of SPECIE

specie

Meanings

Plural: species

Noun

  • coins collectively
  • Type or kind, in various uses of the phrase in specie.
  • Money in the form of coins made from precious metal that has an intrinsic value; coinage.
  • singular of species

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

coinage, metal money, mintage

Antonyms

paper

Scrabble Score: 10

specie is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
specie is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
specie is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

specie is a valid Words With Friends word