Bigener

/ˈbɪdʒɛnər/ noun

Definition

Something that belongs to or originates from two different genera or types; a hybrid from two distinct families.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-' meaning two, combined with 'genus' or 'genera' meaning type or kind. Scientific terminology created this word to classify organisms from different genera.

Kelly Says

A bigener is like a hybrid on a grander scale—while mules are hybrids of horse and donkey (same family), a bigener crosses entirely different family lines, which is extremely rare!

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