ENATION

matrilineage, enation, cognation

(noun) line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

enation (plural enations)

(botany) A small outgrowth on the surface of a plant organ.

(botany, uncountable) The generation of such an outgrowth.

Synonyms

• (small outgrowth on a plant): gall

Anagrams

• Antoine, Etonian, Noetian, enantio-

Source: Wiktionary


E*na"tion, n. (Bot.)

Definition: Any unusual outgrowth from the surface of a thing, as of a petal; also, the capacity or act of producing such an outgrowth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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UNEXPLOITED

(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”


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