maternal

language: en

definitions

  1. adjective
    relating to or characteristic of a mother or the mother's side of the family
    en: relating to or characteristic of a mother or the mother's side of the family
  2. noun
    a mother or motherly figure
    en: a mother or motherly figure

examples

  1. maternal instincts

    maternal instincts

  2. her maternal care

    her maternal care