maternal
/məˈtɜ:nl; mə`tənl/ adj
1 of or like a mother （似）母亲的
maternal affection, feelings, duties, etc 母亲的爱、 感情、 责任等
She feels very maternal towards him. 她对他充满母爱.
2 [attrib 作定语]
related through the mother's side of the family 母系的; 母亲方面的
my maternal grandfather, aunt, etc 我的外祖父、 姨母等. Cf 参看 paternal.