progeny
noun/ˈprɒdʒəni/
Frequency rank: #13,081 most common English word
Meaning
offspring; descendants of a person, animal, or plant.
Example sentence
The scientist hoped that her research would benefit the progeny of current generations.
Synonyms & related words
- descendants
- offspring
- children
- heirs
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