Term: type genus: (biology) genus from which the name of a family or subfamily is formed; it is not necessarily the most representative genus but often the largest or best known or earliest described
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: seductress: a woman who seduces
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: kin: a person having kinship with another or others
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: hearthrug: a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: photoelectric emission: the release or absorption of quanta above a certain energy level
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: reef: a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: periwinkle: small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: petrolatum gauze: gauze saturated with petrolatum
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: pull-through: cleaning implement consisting of an oily rag attached by a cord to a weight; is pulled through the barrel of a rifle or handgun to clean it
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: couturier: someone who designs clothing
Broader: taxonomic group: animal or plant group having natural relations | Unrelated: exhibitor: someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see