daughter


2daughter

adj

Definition of DAUGHTER

1
: having the characteristics or relationship of a daughter
2
: belonging to the first generation of offspring, organelles, or molecules produced by reproduction, division, or replication <daughter cell> <daughter DNA molecules>

First Known Use of DAUGHTER

1614

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