| akin |
belonging to the same family; related; kin. [1/2 definitions] |
| alder |
a tree or shrub of the birch family that grows in mostly cool, damp areas and drops its leaves every year. |
| alfalfa |
a plant with purple flowers that is grown as food for cattle and horses. Alfalfa is a member of the legume family of plants. |
| alto |
a musical instrument having the second highest range in its family of instruments. [1/4 definitions] |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. [1/2 definitions] |
| ark |
(sometimes capitalized) in the Bible, the large boat built by Noah to save his family and two of every animal from a flood sent by God. [1/2 definitions] |
| baby |
the youngest person in a family or group. [1/6 definitions] |
| balsam fir |
a tree of the pine family, native to Canada and the northeastern United States. It is an evergreen tree and is cut for lumber and Christmas trees. |
| black sheep |
one who is very different from all the rest of his or her family and who is sometimes rejected or looked down on by that family. |
| blood |
family line or common family membership. [1/2 definitions] |
| breadwinner |
a member of a family or household who earns money to support the other members. |
| brood |
(informal) the children that belong to one family. [1/4 definitions] |
| brotherhood |
a warm and close feeling between brothers or between people who feel like they are family. [1/2 definitions] |
| canine |
an animal of the dog family. [1/3 definitions] |
| caregiver |
a person who lives with and is responsible for the care of a child. A caregiver can be a family member, like a parent, aunt, uncle, stepparent, or grandparent, or it can be another person. [1/2 definitions] |
| castle |
a large, strong building where a noble lived with his family and servants. Many castles were built long ago to defend the people inside against attacks. [1/2 definitions] |
| cedar |
an evergreen tree of the pine family that bears cones. Cedars have strong wood with a sweet smell. [1/2 definitions] |
| cello |
a large musical instrument with four strings. The cello is in the violin family but has a deeper tone than the violin. |
| cherry |
a kind of tree or shrub of the rose family grown for its showy flowers, its sweet or sour fruit, and for lumber. [1/4 definitions] |
| clan |
a group of people from the same family. [1/2 definitions] |
| coat of arms |
the symbol of a family, country, or organization. It shows designs and figures on and around a shield. |