progeny

[proj-uh-nee]

noun

plural

progeny, progenies 

1. a descendant or offspring, as a child, plant, or animal.

2. such descendants or offspring collectively.

3. something that originates or results from something else; outcome; issue.

progeny

/ ˈprɒdʒɪnɪ /

noun

1. the immediate descendant or descendants of a person, animal, etc

2. a result or outcome

Word History and Origins

Origin of progeny¹

1250–1300; Middle English progenie < Middle French < Latin prōgeniēs offspring, equivalent to prō- pro- ¹ + gen-, base of gignere to beget (akin to kin ) + -iēs feminine noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of progeny¹

C13: from Latin prōgeniēs lineage; see _progenitor

Example Sentences

The series wisely taps some familiar faces from Bravo shows of yore, tossing “Housewives” progenies Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Gia Giudice and Brooks Marks into the batter before adding a few special ingredients.

From Salon

In any other sport, the progeny of a former star player ascending to the highest level would be especially noteworthy.

From Los Angeles Times

Rich men can afford to support lots of progeny they never have to see.

From Salon

Conscious robots, he believes, "are our progeny. Down the road, machines like these will be entities that will be on Earth and maybe on other planets when we are no longer around".

From BBC

But there’s an attitude, a worldview and a fundamental set of principles that guide the tech industry and its progeny, like a secular catechism.

From Los Angeles Times