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Princeton's WordNet
Progne, genus Prognenoun
a genus of Hirundinidae
Wikipedia
Progne
Progne is a genus of passerine birds in the swallow family Hirundinidae. The species are found in the New World and all have "martin" in their common name.
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There is not a general definition for "progne" as it is not a recognized term in English language dictionaries. It could potentially be a typo or reference to a specific, niche concept in a certain field. In Greek mythology, Progne is a character who was turned into a swallow. If you're referring to a specific context or industry, consider providing additional information for a more accurate definition.
Webster Dictionary
Prognenoun
a swallow
Prognenoun
a genus of swallows including the purple martin. See Martin
Prognenoun
an American butterfly (Polygonia, / Vanessa, Progne). It is orange and black above, grayish beneath, with an L-shaped silver mark on the hind wings. Called also gray comma
Etymology: [L., a swallow, traditionally said to be fr. Progne (The sister of Philomela), who was changed into a swallow, Gr. Pro`knh.]
Wikidata
Progne
Progne is a genus of birds. Created by Friedrich Boie in 1826, it contains nine American swallows. ⁕Purple Martin Progne subis ⁕Caribbean Martin Progne dominicensis ⁕Cuban Martin Progne cryptoleuca ⁕Sinaloa Martin Progne sinaloae ⁕Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea ⁕Galapagos Martin Progne modesta ⁕Peruvian Martin Progne murphyi ⁕Southern Martin Progne elegans ⁕Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Progne
the sister of Philomela and wife of Tereus, changed into a swallow by the gods. See Tereus.
Mythology
Progne
(Prog′ne), wife of Tereus. Commonly called Procne, whose sister was Philomela.
“Complaining oft gives respite to our grief, From hence the wretched Progne sought relief.” (F. Lewis.)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Progne in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Progne in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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