Penelope

prop. n.

1.

(Zool.) A genus of curassows, including the guans.

Noun	1.	Penelope - (Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
	2.	Penelope - a genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds) Synonyms: genus Penelope

Greek mythology, mythical being