MATERNAL


Meaning of MATERNAL in English

adj. 25B6; adjective

her maternal instincts : MOTHERLY, protective, caring, nurturing, loving, devoted, affectionate, fond, warm, tender, gentle, kind, kindly, comforting.

his maternal grandparents : ON ONE'S MOTHER'S SIDE, on the distaff side.

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