Definition of matrilineal

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  • matrilineal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • matrilineal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • matrilineal is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of matrilineal

  • based on or tracing descent through the female line (adjective)

    Examples

    1. matrilineal inheritance

    Synonyms

    1. matrilinear

See definition of matrilineal in Merriam Webster