SORORAL

sisterly, sisterlike, sororal

(adjective) like or characteristic of or befitting a sister; “sisterly kindness”; “sororal concern”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

sororal

Of or pertaining to a sister.

Related through someone's sister.

Synonyms

• sisterly

Antonyms

• (with regard to gender): fraternal

• (with regard to heredity): maternal, paternal

Source: Wiktionary


So*ro"ral, a. Etym: [L. soror sister: cf. F. sororal.]

Definition: Relating to a sister; sisterly. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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