offspring (n.)

  1. the immediate descendants of a person; she was the mother of many offspring; he died without issue

    [ Syn: progeny , issue ]

  2. something that comes into existence as a result; industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolutions various socialistic offspring; this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts

    [ Syn: materialization , materialisation ]

  3. any immature animal

    [ Syn: young ]

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