noun
progeny
PROD-zhuh-nee
noun
1
Offspring or descendants, considered together.
"The old oak's progeny now cover the entire hillside."
"The royal family's progeny extended across several European thrones."
How to Use Progeny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChildren or descendants, especially spoken of as a group.
When to use it
A formal or literary word — most everyday speech would just say "children" or "offspring."
Common pairings
produce progeny
their progeny
Word Forms
progenies plural
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Etymology
From Latin progenies, from progigno, "to beget, produce."