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maternal

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(ma-ter-nal) 3 syllables
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Definition

adjective. 1 motherly 2 related to or inherited through ones mother

Example Sentence

The dog had maternal instincts for her puppies.

Synonyms

mother; motherly; affectionate; kind; parental

Antonyms

paternal

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[muh-TURN-ul]

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