Meaning Of The Word Telegony

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What's The Definition Of Telegony?

telegony in American English
the supposed transmission of characters of one sire to offspring subsequently born to other sires by the same female
noun: a former belief that a sire can influence the characteristics of the progeny of the female parent and subsequent mates

telegony in British English
noun: the supposed influence of a previous sire on offspring borne by a female to other sires

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