Penelope

[ puh-nel-uh-pee ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the wife of Odysseus, who remained faithful to him during his long absence at Troy.
2. a faithful wife.
3. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “weaver.”

Penelope

/ pəˈnɛləpɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth the wife of Odysseus, who remained true to him during his long absence despite the importunities of many suitors

Penelope

1. The wife of Odysseus in classical mythology . Penelope remained true to her husband for the ten years he spent fighting in the Trojan War (see also Trojan War ) and for the ten years it took him to return from Troy , even though she was harassed by men who wanted to marry her. She promised to choose a suitor after she had finished weaving a shroud for her father-in-law, but every night she unraveled what she had woven during the day. After three years, her trick was discovered, but she still managed to put her suitors off until Odysseus returned and killed them.

Notes

Penelope is an image of fidelity and devotion.

Example Sentences

Her parents had told her that, Penelope, a 10-year-old born in China, would be joining the family, who live in Kentucky in the US.

From BBC

"Penelope", not her real name, is a kitchen manager and says the level of tip depends on where you're eating.

From BBC

But a high school teacher discovered he wrote poetry in secret, Jones recounted in his 1993 biography “Voices and Silences,” written with Penelope Niven.

From Los Angeles Times

Clement’s Pure Evil, the antagonist sending agents after Kevin, Penelope and their gang, wields less of the slapstick menace than David Warner was afforded in his portrayal 43 years ago.

From Salon

Penelope Culbertson, a Portland resident and Brooklyn’s customer of 27 years, said Brooklyn’s is the epitome of a community pharmacy.

From Seattle Times