English Explanatory Dictionary

patroclinous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having traits mostly inherited from the male parent

Word forms

patroclinous more patroclinous most patroclinous

Etymology

From Latin pātr- + -o- + Ancient Greek κλίνειν (klínein) + -ous.

Synonyms

patroclinal

Antonyms

matroclinous
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