noun
Penelope
pih-NEH-luh-pee
noun
1
In Greek mythology, the loyal wife of Odysseus who waited years for his return.
"Penelope famously outwitted her suitors while waiting for Odysseus."
2
A female given name of Greek origin.
"They named their daughter Penelope after her great-grandmother."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female given name, drawn from the loyal wife of Odysseus in Greek mythology.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Pēnelópē, possibly related to a Greek word for "duck."