[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

congener \con"gener\ ?; 277, n. from l. congener. see
   congenerous.
   a thing of the same genus, species, or kind; a thing allied
   in nature, character, or action.
   1913 webster

         the cherry tree has been often grafted on the laurel,
         to which it is a congener.               --p. miller.
   1913 webster

         our elk is more polygamous in his habits than any other
         deer except his congener, the red deer of europe.
                                                  --caton.
   1913 webster
see also:
congenerous 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

congener
     n : an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another as
         related by common descent or by membership in the same
         genus syn: relative, congenator
see also:
relative congenator 

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