filial
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adjective \ˈfi-lē-əl, ˈfil-yəl\Definition of FILIAL
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
See Origin of FILIAL
Middle English, from Late Latin filialis, from Latin filius son — more at feminine
First Known Use: 14th century
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