HyperDic: penelope

English > 2 senses of the word Penelope:
NOUNperson Penelope(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity
animalPenelope, genus Penelopea genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game / game and food birds)
Penelope > pronunciation
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English > Penelope: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(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.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofmythical beingAn imaginary being of myth or fable
SpanishPenélope
CatalanPenelope
English > Penelope: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningA genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game / game and food birds).
Synonymgenus Penelope
Member ofCracidae, family Cracidaecurassows
Broaderbird genusA genus of birds
Spanishgenus penelope, penelope
Catalangenus penelope, penelope

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