specie

Definitions of specie
  1. noun
    a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    synonyms: fatta, forma, genere, qualità, razza, risma, sorta, tipo
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    foggia, forma, guisa, impronta, linea, maniera, mano, stile
    a particular kind (as to appearance)
    eterogeneità, ricchezza, varietà
    a specific kind of something
    variante
    something a little different from others of the same type
    stile architettonico
    architecture as a kind of art form
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    categoria
    a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
  2. noun
    (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
    synonyms: razza, tipo
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