specimens

Noun

specimen (plural specimens or (extremely rare) specimina)

1. An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
   • early specimens of the art of Picasso
   1. A banknote printed for distribution to central banks to aid in the recognition of banknotes from a country other than their own
   2. A postage stamp sent to postmasters and postal administrations so that they are able to identify valid stamps and to avoid forgeries
   3. (derogatory) An unpleasant or contemptible person.
      • such a loathsome specimen of humanity
2. A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.
3. (humorous, often preceded with “fine”) An eligible man.