In the definition "'Bridle' means the headgear worn by a horse," the term "headgear" is the:
A) Species.
B) Genus.
C) Difference.
D) Definiendum.
E) Extension.

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In this definition, "headgear" refers to a general category or class of things that includes bridles among other items. This makes it the genus, which is the broader class to which the specific item (in this case, a bridle) belongs.

In the Definition "'Bridle' Means the Headgear Worn by a Horse