Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Genus.
How to pronounce genus:
US
Genus - as a noun
A general kind of something
Example: "Ignore the genus communism"
(biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- form genus
- bacteria genus
- protoctist genus
- fish genus
- chordate genus
- bird genus
- amphibian genus
- reptile genus
- arthropod genus
- mammal genus
- sponge genus
- coelenterate genus
- ctenophore genus
- worm genus
- mollusk genus
- echinoderm genus
- type genus
- form genus
- moss genus
- gymnosperm genus
- liliopsid genus
- monocot genus
- dicot genus
- magnoliopsid genus
- fungus genus
- plant genus
- fern genus
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Example Sentences
"The genus Canis includes species such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs."
"Humans belong to the genus Homo along with our extinct relatives."
"The genus Rosa includes over a hundred different species of roses."
"A variety of plants belong to the genus Solanum, including tomatoes and potatoes."
"In zoology, the term 'genus' is used to classify closely related species."
Word Game Points
Is GENUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, genus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is GENUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, genus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is GENUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, genus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
