Penelope

[puh-nel-uh-pee]

noun

1. Classical Mythology.,  the wife of Odysseus, who remained faithful to him during his long absence at Troy.

2. a faithful wife.

3. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “weaver.”

Penelope

/ pəˈnɛləpɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth the wife of Odysseus, who remained true to him during his long absence despite the importunities of many suitors

Penelope

1. The wife of Odysseus in classical mythology. Penelope remained true to her husband for the ten years he spent fighting in the Trojan War (see also Trojan War) and for the ten years it took him to return from Troy, even though she was harassed by men who wanted to marry her. She promised to choose a suitor after she had finished weaving a shroud for her father-in-law, but every night she unraveled what she had woven during the day. After three years, her trick was discovered, but she still managed to put her suitors off until Odysseus returned and killed them.

Penelope is an image of fidelity and devotion.

Example Sentences

Tests following Penelope's death indicated "starvation over a prolonged period of many months culminating in fatal ketoacidosis", Mr McGhee said.

From BBC

The palace was said to have provided shelter to Telemachus, son of Odysseus and Penelope and a player in epic tales of the Trojan War’s aftermath.

From Los Angeles Times

Betty, Penelope and Cecil docked in Boston to much fanfare, before the trio was reportedly escorted via limousine to New York City, where Australia's ambassador was waiting to feed them the ceremonial first worm.

From BBC

In “Born Ready,” 5-year-old Penelope was born a girl but is certain they are a boy.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s the Penelope table lamp, where a mysterious, almost melancholy face base is adorned with a glass globe.

From Los Angeles Times