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filial


Main Entry: fil·ial
Pronunciation: \ˈfi-lē-əl, ˈfil-yəl\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin filialis, from Latin filius son — more at feminine
Date: 14th century

1 : of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter <filial obedience>
2 : having or assuming the relation of a child or offspring

fil·ial·ly \-lē-ə-lē, -yə-lē\ adverb




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