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1gen

noun \ˈjen\

Definition of GEN

chiefly British
:  information 2a
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Origin of GEN

perhaps from general information
First Known Use: 1940

Related to GEN

Synonyms
advice(s), 411 [slang], news [chiefly British], info, information, intelligence, item, story, tidings, uncos [chiefly Scottish], word

Rhymes with GEN

ben, den, en, fen, Fenn, glen, hen, ken, Ken, n, pen, Rennes, Seine, sen, Sten, ten, then, wen, when, wren, Wren, yen, Zen

2gen

abbreviation

Definition of GEN

1
general
2
genitive
3
genus

Gen

abbreviation

Definition of GEN

Genesis
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gen

abbreviation

Medical Definition of GEN

1
general
2
genus

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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. gen
  2. gen-
  3. -gen
  4. Gen X
  5. Gen AF
  6. atty gen
  7. Brig Gen
  8. Maj Gen
  9. bg
  10. LTG
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