1. Qui est propre ŕ la mère, qui est naturel ŕ une mère amour maternel.
2. Qui concerne la mère dans une lignée. Ascendance maternelle.
ETYM French maternel, Latin maternus, from mater mother. Related to Mother.
1. Characteristic of a mother.
2. Relating to or derived from one's mother.
Like a mother; pertaining to the qualities of a mother
ETYM as. môdorlic.
Befitting a mother; warm and nurturing.