Definitions for congener
ˈkɒn dʒə nərcon·gener

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. congenernoun

   a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character

2. relative, congener, congenator, congenericnoun

   an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

3. congenernoun

   a whole (a thing or person) of the same kind or category as another

   "lard was also used, though its congener, butter, was more frequently employed"; "the American shopkeeper differs from his European congener"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. congenernoun

   A plant or animal of the same taxonomic genus as another.

2. congenernoun

   A person or thing similar in behavior or nature to another.

3. congenernoun

   Any of a group of structurally-related compounds.

4. congenernoun

   Any of several alcohols, other than ethanol, that are found in fermented and distilled alcoholic drinks, and are partially responsible for their flavour and character.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CONGENERnoun

   Of the same kind or nature.

   Etymology: Latin.

   The cherry-tree has been often grafted on the laurel, to which it is a congener. Philip Miller.

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1. congener

   A congener is a member of the same taxonomic genus as another organism or a similar species. It can also refer to a compound containing a similar structure and often similar properties to another compound, often within the context of chemistry or pharmacology. In the beverage industry, congeners refer to substances other than the desired type of alcohol that are produced during fermentation and contribute to the flavor, aroma, and aftereffects of the drink.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Congenernoun

   a thing of the same genus, species, or kind; a thing allied in nature, character, or action

2. Etymology: [From L. congener. See Congenerous.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Congener

   kon′je-nėr, or kon-jē′nėr, n. a person or thing of the same kind or nature.—adj. akin.—adjs. Congener′ic, -al, of the same genus, origin, or nature; Congen′erous, of the same nature or kind; Congenet′ic, alike in origin. [L.,—con, with, and genus, generis, kind.]

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Congener

   a species belonging to the same genus.

Matched Categories

1. • Chemical
   • Organism

How to pronounce congener?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say congener in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of congener in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of congener in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=congener
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Congener
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=congener
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congener
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=congener
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=congener