3. That which is congealed.

Sugar plums . . . with a multitude of congelations in jellies of various colors.

Taller.

Con"ge*ner (?; 277), n. [From L. congener. See Congenerous.] A thing of the same genus, species, or kind; a thing allied in nature, character, or action.

The cherry tree has been often grafted on the laurel, to which it is a congener.

P. Miller.

Our elk is more polygamous in his habits than any other deer except his congener, the red deer of Europe.

Caton.

Con*gen"er*a*cy (?), n. Similarity of origin; affinity. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.

{ Con`ge*ner"ic (?), Con`ge*ner"ic*al (?) }, a. Belonging to the same genus; allied in origin, nature, or action. R. Owen.

Con*gen"er*ous (?), a. [L. congener; con- + genus, generis, birth, kind, race. See Genus, and cf. Congener.] Allied in origin or cause; congeneric; as, congenerous diseases. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.

-- Con*gen"er*ous*ness, n. [Obs.] Hallywell.

Con*gen"ial (&?;; 106), a. [Pref. con- + genial.] 1. Partaking of the same nature; allied by natural characteristics; kindred; sympathetic.

Congenial souls! whose life one avarice joins.

Pope.

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