congeneric adj 1: belonging to the same genus [syn: {congeneric}, {congenerical}, {congenerous}] n 1: an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) [syn: {relative}, {congener}, {congenator}, {congeneric}]
Congeneric \Con`ge*ner"ic\, Congenerical \Con`ge*ner"ic*al\, a. Belonging to the same genus; allied in origin, nature, or action; of or pertaining to a congener. --R. Owen. [1913 Webster]