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genus.

a rank in a taxonomic classification, in between family and species

5 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɣeː.nʏs/
  1. a rank in a taxonomic classification, in between family and species

    neuter · no-diminutive
  2. a taxon at this rank

    neuter · no-diminutive
  3. gender

    neuter · no-diminutive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin genus. Doublet of gender and genre.

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