Progeny
/ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni/noun
The descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.
Did you know?The term 'progeny' stems from roots that embody both creation and the bond between parent and child, highlighting a mystical connection across generations.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*génə-
“to give birth, to beget”
Latin
Latin
progenies
“offspring, descent, lineage”
Old French
Old French
progenie
“descendants, progeny”
Middle English
Middle English
progeny
“descendants, offspring”
Modern English
English
progeny
“the offspring or descendants of a person or thing.”