progeny
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.prog·e·ny
noun \ˈprä-jə-nē\ plural prog·e·nies
Definition of PROGENY
1
a : descendants, children b : offspring of animals or plants
3
: a body of followers, disciples, or successors
See Examples of PROGENY
- Many Americans are the progeny of immigrants.
- The small plants are the progeny of an oak tree.
- Their work is the progeny of many earlier studies.
Origin of PROGENY
Middle English progenie, from Anglo-French, from Latin progenies, from progignere
First Known Use: 14th century
Other Genetics Terms
prog·e·ny
noun \ˈpräj-(ə-)nē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; prog·e·nies
Medical Definition of PROGENY
: offspring of animals or plants
Learn More About PROGENY
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: progeny test
Previous Word in the Dictionary: progeniture
All Words Near: progeny
Previous Word in the Dictionary: progeniture
All Words Near: progeny
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up progeny? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
