congener

Meaning

noun

1. a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character
2. an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
3. 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”

Synonyms for congener

• relative
• congenator
• congeneric