species
Translation
species
Examples
Many species of birds live in this forest.
Many species of birds live in this forest.
This is a rare species of plant.
This is a rare species of plant.
Grammar Patterns
a species of ((sth.)) a type of (sth.) This is a rare species of plant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kind, type, sort, variety, breed
Etymology
From Latin 'species' meaning 'a sight, look, form, kind'. Related to 'special'.
Memory Tips
Note that the singular and plural forms are the same: one species, two species. Think of it as a 'special' kind of animal or plant.