species (EN)

noun

noun “species”

1. a group of similar living things that can breed together to produce fertile offspring
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   The giant panda is an endangered species.
2. a particular kind or type of something
   Laughter is a species of communication unique to humans.
3. (chemistry, physics) a specific type of atom, molecule, or particle
   The solution contains multiple ion species.
4. (Christianity) either of the two elements (bread and wine) of the Eucharist after they have been consecrated
   The faithful received the host and the chalice, partaking of both species.