Congener

[kɒndʒinә]

Definition

(noun.) 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'.

(noun.) a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character.

Editor: Maureen--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A thing of the same genus, species, or kind; a thing allied in nature, character, or action.

Editor: Mamie

Definition

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.

Edited by Claudette