Associations to the word «Cognation»

Wiktionary

COGNATION, noun. A cognate relationship

Dictionary definition

COGNATION, noun. Line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family.
COGNATION, noun. (anthropology) related by blood.

Wise words

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