congener

Example Sentences

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But there are some very curious points in the history of the “edolio,” which it does not share with its European congener.

From The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa by Reid, Mayne

The song in quality and general cast is like that of its congener, the water-accentor, which, however, I believe is never delivered on the wing.

From Ways of Nature by Burroughs, John

It is well known in different portions of Continental Europe, and is frequently figured in contrast with its very poisonous congener, Amanita muscaria, or "False Orange," commonly known as the "Fly Amanita," or "Fly-Killer."

From Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Taylor, Thomas

The chipper's congener, the field sparrow, is less neighborly than he, but a much better musician.

From Birds in the Bush by Torrey, Bradford

The paroquet had already joined the macaw, and, as if in imitation of its great congener, flew fluttering among the top branches, in a state of the wildest excitement!

From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne