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progeny
[ proj-uh-nee ]
noun
- a descendant or offspring, as a child, plant, or animal.
- such descendants or offspring collectively.
- something that originates or results from something else; outcome; issue.
progeny
/ ˈprɒdʒɪnɪ /
noun
- the immediate descendant or descendants of a person, animal, etc
- a result or outcome
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Origin of progeny1
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Example Sentences
Today, Hatch is a married father of one adopted son, but he longs to connect with his progeny.
Downstairs, a band called Def Generation, composed mostly of Neville progeny, is killing the hour before the brothers come on.
For Gainsbourg, the progeny of two superstars, being cool is the last thing she needs to try to be.
We all dance the entire DSM IV (and its coming progeny, the Roman numeral–free DSM 5) right down the line.
I exist merely as meat for the hungry wolf, an incubator for his progeny and a servant to his needs.
In the sheep, it may be returned in its fleece, its carcass, or its progeny; and in the swine only by its progeny and flesh.
But when the progeny are designed for breeders, the practice should be branded with unqualified reprehension.
Excessive use of rams can never be permitted without decided injury to them and their progeny.
The progeny were pushed with a full supply of nutritious food, and systematically brought to early maturity.
And we returned to join in the celebration, my husband pushing the baby-carriage and I with progeny hanging to both hands.
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