spe ‧ ci ‧ men /ˈspesəmən, ˈspesɪmən/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: specere 'to look (at)' ]
1 . a small amount or piece that is taken from something, so that it can be tested or examined:
a blood specimen
specimen of
a specimen of rock
2 . a single example of something, often an animal or plant
specimen of
a very fine specimen of 12th-century glass
3 . a person you are describing in a particular way – used humorously:
Her boyfriend is an impressive physical specimen.