cognation

Noun
  1. Line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family (synset 113836967)
    is a type of: unilateral descent - line of descent traced through one side of the family
    same as: enation, matrilineage
  2. (anthropology) related by blood (synset 113835803)
    referred to in: anthropology - the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
    is a type of: family relationship, kinship, relationship - (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
    same as: blood kinship, consanguinity

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