Kind, class (3)
I believe the answer is:
ilk
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'kind' is the first definition.
(ilk can mean a type or kind)
'class' is the second definition.
(both can mean a type or variety)
(Other definitions for ilk that I've seen before include "A kind of person" , "Disposition" , "Type of milksop" , "Type - kind" , "Of that kind in Kilkenny" .)