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matronym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The name of someone's mother.
A matronymic surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈmætɹəʊnɪm/ /ˈmætɹoʊnɪm/

Word forms

matronym matronyms metronym

Etymology

From matr- + -onym.

Related words

matronymic patronym eponym

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