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specimen

/ˈspɛkɪmən/ noun · British & US
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What does specimen mean?

noun

A sample or example of something, especially one that is typical or representative. A preserved animal or plant specimen, especially one used in scientific study.

Example

"The museum displayed a rare specimen of a dinosaur that had been discovered in the nearby hills."

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