genus

noun
UK: /ˈdʒiː.nəs/
US: /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

  1. A group of animals or plants, usually including several very similar species.

    1. The genus of this flower is Rosa.
    2. Scientists are studying the different species within the genus Panthera to understand their evolutionary relationships.

Synonyms

type kind sort category

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "genus" is /ˈdʒiː.nəs/ in British English and /ˈdʒiː.nəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "genus": type, kind, sort, category.

Example usage of "genus": "The genus of this flower is Rosa.". More examples on the page.