Characteristics relating to the dam.
characteristic of a mother; "warm maternal affection for her guest"- Dorothy Sayers
relating to or derived from one's mother; "maternal genes"
relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; "parental guidance"
related on the mother's side; "my maternal grandmother"
On one's mother's side. Maternal grandmother is the mother's mother.
From the mother’s side of the family.
related through one's mother. Your maternal grandfather is your mother's father.
Related through one’s mother, such as a maternal grandmother being the mother’s mother.
related through a person's mother.
(adj) Related through a mother.
Characteristics of the brood female that affect the well being of her offspring, such as birthing ease, milking ability, and protectiveness.
