spec·i·men 
/ˈspɛsəmən/ noun
plural spec·i·mens /ˈspɛsəmən/ noun [count] 1 a : something (such as an animal or plant) collected as an example of a particular kind of thing
▪ a museum specimen
b : a small amount or piece of something that can be tested or examined
▪ a urine/blood specimen [=sample] 2 a : a notable example of something
▪ The church is a magnificent specimen of baroque architecture.
b humorous : an example of a type of person
▪ Her dance partner is a superb physical specimen. ▪ fine specimens of manhood
▪ a museum specimen
b : a small amount or piece of something that can be tested or examined
▪ a urine/blood specimen [=sample]
▪ The church is a magnificent specimen of baroque architecture.
b humorous : an example of a type of person
▪ Her dance partner is a superb physical specimen. ▪ fine specimens of manhood
