noun / verb
clone
KLOHN/kləʊn/
A copy reproducing the original without significant variation.
The smaller strawberry plant is a clone of the parent plant.
Etymology
Greek klōn meant a twig or spray. Clone first named plants propagated from parts of one original, then extended to genetically identical organisms and, figuratively, very close copies.
In context
when you need somebody to be in love with someone very quickly you need them to be like a like a reincarnation or a clone of their like past self
More examples
- Gardeners clone favorite plants by rooting cuttings.
- This inexpensive watch is a clone of a popular luxury model.
- We clone the hard drive before replacing it.
Forms
clone · clones · cloned · cloning
clonal adjective — Relating to genetically identical cells or organisms.