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.
| 1607 Schol. Disc. agst. Antichr. i. ii. 102 Homogene to the bread and to the wine. 1610, 1709 [see heterogene]. 1794 Sullivan View Nat. II. 95 An uniform and homogene liquor. |
B. n. That which is homogeneous.
| 1725 Swift 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. 1874 Geo. Eliot Coll. Breakf. P. in Jubal etc. 227 Making their absolute and homogene A loaded relative. |