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  1. 1. n. A thing of the same genus, species, or kind; a thing allied in nature, character, or action. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a whole (a thing or person) of the same kind or category as another Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 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
  6. 6. A thing of the same genus, species, or kind; a thing allied innature, character, or action. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character n. a whole (a thing or person) of the same kind or category as another Source: ecdict

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