Variety, kind (3)
I believe the answer is:
ilk
This clue is a double definition.
'variety' is the first definition.
(ilk can mean a type or kind)
'kind' is the second definition.
(ilk can mean a type or kind)
(Other definitions for ilk that I've seen before include "Kind of silks" , "Like" , "Type - kind" , "Of that kind or sort" , "Sort or type of silks" .)