adj. 1 motherly; 2 related to or inherited through ones mother
The dog had maternal instincts for her puppies.
The dog had maternal instincts for her puppies.
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What name did Connor and Branwell use to refer to Branwell's maternal grandparents?
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Where did Sid's maternal grandparents meet?
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What happened when Tyler's maternal grandmother came?
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What is the name of Jimmy's maternal grandfather?
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How did Tyler discover who her maternal grandparents were?
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mother; motherly; affectionate; kind; parental
paternal
3 syllables
ma-ter-nal
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