congener

Example Sentences

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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

The giant bulk and terrible teeth of his usual form are the universal attributes of his congener.

From Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India by Frere, M.

Gymnogongrus has two British species, one much resembling Chondrus crispus, already named, of which it was formerly considered a congener.

From Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils by Gray, Peter

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

Like his brown congener of Europe he has a sweet tooth, and is greatly given to honey.

From Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt by Zwecker, Johann Baptist