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Maternal
məˈtəːnl
Maternal definitions
adjective
maternal
- relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
"maternal care"
on one's mother's side on the distaff side- (of feelings) typical of a caring mother; motherly
"a mother who radiated maternal concern"
- related through the mother's side of the family
"my maternal grandfather"