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Penelope

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Pe·nel·o·pe  (p-nl-p)
n. Greek Mythology
The wife of Odysseus and mother of Telemachus. Penelope was made immortal by Circe.
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Noun1.PenelopePenelope - (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
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
2.Penelope - a genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds)
genus Penelope
bird genus - a genus of birds
Cracidae, family Cracidae - curassows; guans; chachalacas


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The suitors of Penelope are buried by their kinsmen, and Odysseus, after sacrificing to the Nymphs, sails to Elis to inspect his herds.
Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context
"I am Miss Morse," she replied,--"Miss Penelope Morse.
The Illustrious Prince by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
I have written to very poor purpose of my lady, if you require to be told that my little Penelope was taken care of, under my good mistress's own eye, and was sent to school and taught, and made a sharp girl, and promoted, when old enough, to be Miss Rachel's own maid.
The Moonstone by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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