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CONGENER
congener
(noun) a whole (a thing or person) of the same kind or category as another; “lard was also used, though its congener, butter, was more frequently employed”; “the American shopkeeper differs from his European congener”
relative, congener, congenator, congeneric
(noun) an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
congener
(noun) a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
congener (plural congeners)
A plant or animal of the same taxonomic genus as another.
A person or thing similar in behavior or nature to another.
(chemistry) Any of a group of structurally-related compounds.
Any of several alcohols, other than ethanol, that are found in fermented and distilled alcoholic drinks, and are partially responsible for their flavour and character.
Synonyms
• cogener
Source: Wiktionary
Con"ge*ner (; 277), n. [From L. congener. See Congenerous.]
Definition: A thing of the same genus, species, or kind; a thing allied in nature, character, or action.
The cherry tree has been often grafted on the laurel, to which it is a congener. P. Miller.
Our elk is more polygamous in his habits than any other deer except his congener, the red deer of Europe. Caton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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