Synonyms of congener

Noun

1. congener, chemical, chemical substance

usage: a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character

2. relative, congener, congenator, congeneric, organism, being

usage: an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

3. congener, whole, unit

usage: a whole (a thing or person) of the same kind or category as another; "lard was also used, though its congener, butter, was more frequently employed"; "the American shopkeeper differs from his European congener"

Definition and meaning of congener (Dictionary)