genus
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒinəs/
genera

Definition & Meaning of "genus"in English

Genus
01

(biology) any of the groups that plants, animals, etc. with similar characteristics are divided into, which is larger than a species and smaller than a family

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
genera
Examples
The genus Rosa includes all the species of roses, known for their beautiful flowers and fragrance.
02

a type or category of things that share common characteristics

Examples
That novel belongs to the same genus as her previous work.
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