MATRONYMIC

10 letters 19 Scrabble points /ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/

Definition of MATRONYMIC

noun
  1. A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.

  2. By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.

Related words: matronym metronym metronymic
adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.

  2. By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.

Related words: metronymic

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters M A T R O N Y M I C
Length 10 letters
Scrabble Score 19 points