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Webster 1913 Edition
Congener
Con′ge-ner
(?; 277)
, Noun.
[From L.
congener
. See Congenerous
.] 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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Congener
CONGENER
,Noun.
The cherry tree has been often grafted on the laurel, to which it is a congener.
CONGENER
, CONGENEROUS,Adj.
Definition 2024
congener
congener
English
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.
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a person or thing similar in behavior or nature to another
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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