Penelope Definition & Meaning
penelope
- noun
- (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
- a genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds)
"Penelope" in song lyrics
See how penelope is used in real songs:
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"Miss Fo' Reel, Penelope!!!"
Ali f/ St. Louis Alumni * — St. Louis Alumni (Bonus Track) -
"broke hoes is a no-no fo the don't knows an the po-po penelope,"
The Luniz — Where I've Been All Day -
"dorothy parker penelope"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with penelope
Usage tips for "penelope"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does penelope mean?
- (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 a genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds)
- What part of speech is penelope?
- Penelope is a noun.
- How many definitions does penelope have?
- Penelope has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).