Crossword Genius

____ generis: of its own type (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sui

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'type' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for sui that I've seen before include "Legal professional" , "- Generis means unique" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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