matronymic
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- IPA /ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/
Noun
matronymic noun
- A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.
- By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.
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Adjective
matronymic adjective
- Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
- By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.
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