"speciose" meaning in English

See speciose in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more speciose [comparative], most speciose [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} speciose (comparative more speciose, superlative most speciose)
  1. (taxonomy) Rich in species, such as when many species are members of a single genus. Categories (topical): Taxonomy Synonyms: species-rich, specious Translations (rich in species): runsaslajinen (Finnish), artrik (Swedish)
    Sense id: en-speciose-en-adj-r4Gsbzkb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, taxonomy

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          "word": "runsaslajinen"
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