telegony
noun
a former belief that a sire can influence the characteristics of the progeny of the female parent and subsequent mates.
telegonic
-
a word derived from
telegony.
Example Sentences
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The frequency with which even the most highly cultivated strains produce degenerate offspring is notorious, and is probably the reason for the profound belief in telegonic action asserted by most breeders.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
