genus

IPA: dʒˈinʌs

(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
A taxon at this rank.
A group with common attributes.
(topology, graph theory, algebraic geometry) A natural number representing any of several related measures of the complexity of a given manifold or graph.
(semantics) Within a definition, a broader category of the defined concept.
(music) A type of tuning or intonation, used within an Ancient Greek tetrachord.

Examples of "genus" in Sentences

The scientist studied the new plant specimen to determine its genus and species
The museum displayed a wide variety of fossils, each labeled with its corresponding genus
The biologist classified the insect into the correct genus based on its physical characteristics
The genus Canis includes wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs
The student learned about the different genera of birds during their biology class