patroclinous
(pătˌrə-klīˈnəs) also
pat·ri·cli·nous (-rĭ-)
adjective Having inherited characteristics that more closely resemble the father's side than the mother's side.
Origin:
Origin: patr(i)-
Origin: + Greek klīnein, to lean; see klei- in Indo-European roots
Origin: + -ous
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