Definition of SPECIE

specie

Plural: species

Noun

  • Money in the form of coins rather than notes; metallic currency.
  • 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

Examples

  • Every point in Scrabble feels like pure SPECIE when you’re winning.

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

specie: valid Words With Friends Word