maternal
/məˈtɜrnəl/
adjective
- Relating to a mother; characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, and nurturing.
- She felt a strong maternal instinct to protect her child.
- His maternal grandmother lives in Chicago.
- The nurse's gentle, maternal manner comforted the frightened patient.
- Relating to or inherited from one's mother's side of the family.
- He has his mother's eyes and his maternal grandfather's sense of humor.
- The disease is passed through the maternal line.
- Her maternal uncle is a famous musician.
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