genera

gen·er·a
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/ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹə/

A form of genus — A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of genus

Origin

  1. Latingenera“clans”
  2. Englishgenera

From Latin genera (“clans”).

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Anagrams

enrageGerenaNgareeErganeNaegerNagree
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APA

genera. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genera

MLA

“genera.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genera. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “genera,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genera.

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