What does GENUS mean?

Genus

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A taxonomic category ranking used in biological classification that contains one or more species.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈdʒiːnəs/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈdʒiːnəs/

Origin and Usage: The word "genus" comes from the Latin word "genus" meaning "birth, origin, race, kind, rank". It was first used in English in the 1550s in the field of biological classification.

Synonyms: Species group, taxon, family, order, phylum, kingdom

Related Words: Class, group, order, tribe, family

Example Sentences:

1. The genus Canis includes wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.
2. The genus Rosa includes all species of roses.
3. The genus Felis includes all species of cats.
4. The genus Homo includes humans and their extinct relatives.
5. The genus Panthera includes big cats such as lions, tigers, and leopards.