First Known Use: 14th century
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progeny
noun prog·e·ny \ˈprä-jə-nē\
: a person who comes from a particular parent or family : the child or descendant of someone
: the young of an animal or plant
: something that is the product of something else
plural prog·e·nies
Full Definition of PROGENY
1
a : descendants, children b : offspring of animals or plants
3
: a body of followers, disciples, or successors
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Origin of PROGENY
Middle English progenie, from Anglo-French, from Latin progenies, from progignere
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progeny
noun prog·e·ny \ˈprä-jə-nē\
plural prog·e·nies
Definition of PROGENY for Kids
: human descendants or animal offspring
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progeny
noun prog·e·ny \ˈpräj-(ə-)nē\
plural prog·e·nies
Medical Definition of PROGENY
: offspring of animals or plants
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