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Rarematricides
The correct spelling is matricides.
How to pronounce matricides
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.The killing of one's mother.
- 2.A person who kills his or her mother.
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