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Definition of Matrilineal
1. Adjective. Based on or tracing descent through the female line. "Matrilineal inheritance"
Definition of Matrilineal
1. Adjective. Tracing descent only through female lines. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Matrilineal
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Matrilineal
1. Denoting descent through the female line. Origin: L. Mater, mother, + linea, line (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Matrilineal
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