This is the 8546th most frequent German word.
klon
Clone.
Here, 'Klon' is used in a scientific and biological context, referring to a genetic duplicate.
Der Wissenschaftler hat einen Klon des Baumes erstellt.
The scientist created a clone of the tree.
'Klon' here is employed metaphorically, meaning someone who bears a strong resemblance or behaves similarly to another.
Er ist wie ein Klon seines älteren Bruders.
He is like a clone of his older brother.
In this case, 'Klon' is used in a science fiction context, representing a genetically created or engineered being.