Complete Definition of "matronym"

English
Alternative spellings
metronym

Etymology
From mater "mother" + -onym "name"

Pronunciation
italbrac|RP: IPA|/�mætr��nɪm/
italbrac|US: IPA|/�mætro�nɪm/

Noun
en-noun

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

Related terms
matronymic

See also
patronym
-onym

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