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a supposed phenomenon in which the offspring of a female by one sire has the characteristics of a previous mate of the female
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The concept of telegony, where a female's offspring can be influenced by the traits of her previous mates, has been a topic of scientific debate.
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Some people believe in the idea of telegony, that a woman's future children can be affected by her past partners.
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I heard this crazy theory about telegony, like your baby can inherit traits from your ex-boyfriend.
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In literature, the notion of telegony is often used as a metaphor for how past experiences can shape future outcomes.