genus
UK: ˈdʒiːnəs | US: ˈdʒiːnəs
n. a taxonomic category ranking below a family and above a species, comprising structurally or phylogenetically related species
n. (general use) a class, kind, or group with common characteristics
The word "genus" originates from Latin, where it literally meant "birth, origin, race, or kind." The root gen- (from Proto-Indo-European ǵenh₁-, meaning "to produce, beget") appears in many English words like "generate," "genetic," and "gene." The suffix -us is a Latin masculine noun ending. Over time, "genus" was adopted into scientific Latin to classify organisms, retaining its core idea of shared origin or characteristics.
The lion and tiger belong to the same genus, Panthera.
In logic, "genus" refers to a broader category under which species fall.
This genus of plants thrives in tropical climates.
The biologist classified the new species within an existing genus.
The term "genus" is fundamental in taxonomic hierarchy.