maternal

/mʌtˈɝnʌl/

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Adjective
characteristic of a mother; "warm maternal affection for her guest"- Dorothy Sayers
Adjective
relating to or derived from one''s mother; "maternal genes"
Adjective
relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; "parental guidance"
Adjective Satellite
related on the mother''s side; "my maternal grandmother"