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Telegony

Noun: The theory that an offspring can inherit traits from a previous mate of its mother, even if conceived with a different mate.

Example: According to the ancient belief in telegony, the characteristics of the previous male partner could influence the characteristics of the unborn child.

Noun: The influence or impact of a previous experience on a subsequent event or situation.

Example: The telegony of her past relationship affected her ability to trust in her current one.

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