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The correct spelling is matricides.

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noun

Say it like: Mat-ris-ide-s

The correct spelling is matricides. The killing of one's mother. For example: "Gerald was imprisoned for matricide: he strangled his mother."

Usage Examples

Gerald was imprisoned for matricide: he strangled his mother.

Nancy was a matricide; it happened four years ago.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The killing of one's mother.
  2. 2.A person who kills his or her mother.

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