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Metronymic

//ˌmɛtɹəˈnɪmɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μητρωνυμικός (mētrōnumikós).

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μητρωνυμικός (mētrōnumikós).

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