congenerous

adjective

con·​ge·​ner·​ous kən-ˈjē-nə-rəs  -ˈje- 

(ˌ)kän-

: akin in nature, origin, or character : related, congeneric

Word History

Etymology

Latin congener + English -ous

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Rhymes for congenerous

• ungenerous
• generous