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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of matronymic. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of matronymic. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek μητρωνυμικός (mētrōnumikós).

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