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n. - A genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds); (Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity.

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  • Penelope is represented by Bloom's not-so-faithful wife, Molly.
  • Note 85: "The Diary of Marion Taylor," in Penelope Franklin, ed.,
  • He told him to use the code name Penelope so she knew it was an authentic message.
  • Penelope is thirty miles from my hometown of Mexia, and I've been there a couple of times.
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