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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

genus

/ˈdʒiːnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does genus mean?

noun

A taxonomic rank used in biology to categorize living things, ranking below family and above species. A genus is a group of related species that share common characteristics.

Example

"The genus Homo includes the species Homo sapiens, which is the species to which humans belong."

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