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progeny

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒdʒəni/

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Definition of progeny

noun

[treated as singular or plural]
  • a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring:shorthorn cattle are highly effective in bestowing their characteristics on their progeny

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French progenie, from Latin progenies, from progignere 'beget' (see progenitor)

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