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genus

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

genusnoun

genera

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

Translations

The genus Rosa includes all types of roses.

Род Rosa включает все виды роз.

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Definitions

A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family, and is denoted by a capitalized Latin name.

The genus Panthera includes lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.

A class of items that have common characteristics and can be divided into subordinate kinds.

In mathematics, a genus is a classification of a surface based on the number of holes it has.

In grammar, a category of nouns denoting gender.

In Latin, every noun belongs to a specific genus: masculine, feminine, or neuter.

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