 matrilinear |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] based on or tracing descent through the female line | |
| Synonyms: | matrilineal | |
| Examples: | "matrilineal inheritance" |
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| Related terms: | lineal | |
| Similar spelling: |
matrilineal matrilineage matrilineally madrilene materialize materialise materiel material |
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