progeny
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈpɹɑdʒəni// UK //pɹˈɒdʒənˌi// prog·e·ny
n. the children or young of an animal or plant. It is a more formal and old-fashioned word for offspring.
n. the offspring of any living organism, including children, young animals, or seedlings. Often used in biological or formal contexts to describe the next generation.
The scientist studied the progeny of the rare plant.
The zookeepers carefully monitored the progeny of the two endangered tigers to ensure they were healthy.
While the original population was small, the progeny of the initial survivors eventually diversified into several distinct species as they adapted to different environmental pressures.
From Middle English progenie, from Old French progenie, from Latin prōgeniēs, from prōgignō (“beget”).