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homogene, a. and n.|ˈhɒmədʒiːn| Now rare or Obs. [ad. Gr. ὁµογενής, ὁµογενε-, of the same kind, f. ὁµο- homo- + γένος, γενε(σ)- kind. Cf. F. homogène.] A. adj. = homogeneous.
1607Schol. Disc. agst. Antichr. i. ii. 102 Homogene to the bread and to the wine. 1610,1709[see heterogene]. 1794Sullivan View Nat. II. 95 An uniform and homogene liquor. B. n. That which is homogeneous.
1725Swift Let. to Sheridan 25 Jan., I affirm..that cold and rain congregate homogenes; for they gather together you and your crew, at whist, punch, and claret. 1874Geo. Eliot Coll. Breakf. P. in Jubal etc. 227 Making their absolute and homogene A loaded relative. |