Genus

jē′nus, n. ( zool. ) a group consisting of a number of species closely connected by common characters or natural affinity: ( log. ) a cla of objects comprehending several subordinate species:— pl. Genera (jen′ėra). — adjs. Gener′ic , - al , pertaining to a genus: relating to gender: of a general nature, not special: distinctly characteristic.— adv. Gener′ically . [L. genus , generis , birth; cog. with Gr. genos — gignesthai .]