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genus in Irish

genus in Irish is géineas, aicme — genus means a biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.

genus in Irish

géineas
noun
aicme
noun
A group with common attributes.

What does "genus" mean?

  1. noun A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
    "Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera."
  2. noun A general category or kind sharing common features.
    "The book was praised as a fine example of its genus."
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genus in a sentence

  • Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera.
  • Scientists placed the newly discovered beetle in an existing genus.
  • The book was praised as a fine example of its genus.

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What is "genus" in Irish?

"genus" in Irish is géineas, aicme. genus means: A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.

How do you use "genus" in a sentence?

Example: "Lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera." In Irish, "genus" is géineas, aicme.

Are there other ways to say "genus" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "genus": géineas, aicme.

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