adj.
Pronunciation: ' fi-l ē - ə l, ' fil-y ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin filialis, from Latin filius son ― more at FEMININE
Date: 14th century
1 : of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter < filial obedience>
2 : having or assuming the relation of a child or offspring
– fil · ial · ly \ -l ē - ə -l ē , -y ə -l ē \ adverb