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matrilineage

matrilineage \matrilineage\ n. The line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family; the mother's line of descent.

Syn: enation, cognation.

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matrilineage

n. line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family [syn: enation, cognation]

Usage examples of "matrilineage".

DNA told me Max was not a member of the matrilineage in the Kidron tomb.