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genetics
nounC1
/dʒəˈnet.ɪks/The scientific study of genes, heredity, and the variation of inherited characteristics in living organisms.
geneva
nounB2
/dʒɪˈniːvə/A clear, strong alcoholic spirit flavoured with juniper berries; a type of gin originating in the Netherlands.
geneva bands
plural-nounC2
/dʒɪˈniːvə bændz/Two white linen strips hanging from the front of the collar, worn as part of formal ecclesiastical dress, especially by certain Protestant clergy.
geneva convention
nounC2
/dʒɪˌniːvə kənˈvenʃ(ə)n/A set of international treaties that establish the standards of international humanitarian law for the treatment of victims of armed conflict, particularly wounded and sick soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians.
geneva cross
nounC1
/dʒɪˌniːvə ˈkrɒs/The official name for the symbol of a red cross on a white background, used as a protective emblem for medical and humanitarian services in armed conflict.
geneva gown
nounLow
/dʒɪˈniːvə ɡaʊn/A loose, black academic robe with wide sleeves, traditionally worn by Protestant clergy, especially Calvinist ministers, during services.
geneva nomenclature
nounVery Low (C2+)
/dʒɪˈniːvə nə(ʊ)ˈmɛŋklətʃə/A standardized system, originating from an international conference in Geneva in 1892, for naming organic chemical compounds based on their structure.
geneva protocol
nounLow
/dʒɪˈniːvə ˈprəʊtəkɒl/An international treaty signed in Geneva in 1925, prohibiting the use of chemical and biological weapons in warfare.
genevan
adjectivenounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/dʒɪˈniːv(ə)n/A person from Geneva, Switzerland.
geneve
nounB1
/dʒɪˈniːvə/A major city in Switzerland, situated at the western end of Lake Geneva.
genevese
adjectivenounLow (C2)
/ˌdʒenɪˈviːz/Of, from, or relating to the city of Geneva, Switzerland.
genevieve
nounLow
/ˌʒɒn.ə.ˈviːv/A female given name of French origin.
genf
nounNon-existent/Extremely rare
There is no standard English word 'genf'. It is not a recognized lexical entry in major English dictionaries.
genfersee
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɛnfəzeɪ/The Swiss name for Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Switzerland and one of the largest in Western Europe.
genghis khan
nounB2
/ˌdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/The founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, who united nomadic tribes and led extensive military conquests across Asia in the 13th century.
geniality
nounC1
/ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/The quality of being friendly, cheerful, and pleasant.
geniculation
nounExtremely Rare / Technical
/dʒɪˌnɪkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/The act or instance of bending, especially at a joint; the formation of a knee-like bend.
genie
nounC1/C2
/ˈdʒiː.ni/A supernatural being, especially a spirit, from Arab and Muslim tradition that is capable of granting wishes when summoned.
genii
nounC2
/ˈdʒiːnɪaɪ/A plural form of 'genius', referring to exceptional intellectual or creative power, or a person possessing it.
genin
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɛnɪn/In the Naruto anime/manga series: the lowest rank of ninja, a beginner-level shinobi who has graduated from the ninja academy but has not yet taken the chūnin exams.

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