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British pronunciation/d‍ʒˈɛnəs/
American pronunciation/ˈdʒinəs/
genera

Definition & Meaning of "genus"

Genus
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(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

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The genus Rosa includes all the species of roses, known for their beautiful flowers and fragrance.
In his research, the biologist discovered a new species within the genus Canis, which includes wolves and domestic dogs.
Orchids belong to the genus Orchidaceae, which is one of the largest families of flowering plants.
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a general kind of something

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