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matri-

a combining form meaning “mother,” used in the formation of compound words: matrilineal.
Also, matro-; especially before a vowel, matr-.


Origin:
< L, comb. form of māter mother
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pref.  Mother; maternal: matrilineal.

[Latin mātri-, from māter, mātr-, mother; see mater.]
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