congener

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Other species of Lycoperdon have been eaten when young, and we have been assured by those who have made the experiment, that they are scarcely inferior to their larger congener.

From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by Cooke, M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt)

Yet, while shunned as near neighbours, it appears certain that the vultures perform services of value to their nobler congener.

From Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration by Buck, Walter J.

Nevertheless, it is probably true, as Mr. Lowell says, that Cowper is the nearest congener of Rousseau in our language.

From Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) by Stephen, Leslie, Sir

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

Unlike his congener the brown bear, the grizzly cannot climb a tree, and knowing this I fancied myself safe.

From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Beach, Charles A.