CONGENERS

Noun

congeners

plural of congener

Source: Wiktionary


CONGENER

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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DETENTION

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