Word: maternal
Phonetic:
/məˈtɜːnəl/
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A mother.
A person related through the mother, or her side of the family; a maternal relative.
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly. Example: His weakness seemed to bring out her maternal instincts.
Related through the mother, or her side of the family. Example: Toby is my maternal uncle.
Derived from the mother as opposed to the foetus during pregnancy.
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