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Definition of Penelopean in US English:

Penelopean

adjective

  • Characteristic or reminiscent of Penelope.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Alexander Craig (?1567–1627), poet. From the name of Penelope + -an; compare -ean.

Pronunciation

Penelopean

/pɪˌnɛləˈpiːən/