MATRICIDAL

Etymology

Adjective

matricidal (not comparable)

Relating to matricide, the killing of a mother.

Source: Wiktionary


Mat"ri*ci`dal, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to matricide.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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