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Definition of Penelope
1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them.
2. Noun. A genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds).
Exact synonyms: Genus Penelope
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Cracidae, Family Cracidae
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Cracidae, Family Cracidae
Definition of Penelope
1. n. A genus of curassows, including the guans.
Definition of Penelope
1. Proper noun. (Greek mythology) The faithful wife of Odysseus. ¹
2. Proper noun. (Ancient Greek female given name). ¹
3. Proper noun. (alternative spelling of Penelope) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Penelope
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