n. 1 the origin, or mode of formation or generation, of a thing. 2 (Genesis) the first book of the Old Testament, with an account of the creation of the world.
[ L f. Gk f. gen- be produced, root of gignomai become ]
n. 1 the origin, or mode of formation or generation, of a thing. 2 (Genesis) the first book of the Old Testament, with an account of the creation of the world.
[ L f. Gk f. gen- be produced, root of gignomai become ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012