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genuine

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  1. authentic             
 
gen.u.ine \'jen-y*-w*n\ \-w*n-n*s\ aj [L genuinus native, genuine; akin to 
   L gignere to beget - more at] KIN 1a: actually having the reputed or 
   apparent qualities or character :  TRUE {~ idealist} 1b: actually produced 
   by or proceeding from the alleged source or author  1c: sincerely and 
   honestly felt or experienced  2: of or relating to the original stock  3: 
   free from hypocrisy or pretense  - gen.u.ine.ly av