MATRICIDE


Meaning of MATRICIDE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌsīd noun

( -s )

Etymology: in sense 1, from Latin matricidium, from matri- (from matr-, mater mother) + -cidium -cide (killing); in sense 2, from Latin matricida, from matri- + -cida -cide (killer) — more at mother

1. : murder of a mother by her son or daughter

2. : one that murders his mother

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