1. (noun) line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family

• cognation
• matrilineage

2. (noun) a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ

• plant process

1. (noun) a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ

• aculeus
• acumen
• apophysis
• blister
• burl
• callus
• fuzz
• hair
• tomentum
• haustorium
• leaf node
• node
• nodule
• tubercle
• peristome
• podetium
• spur

1. (noun) line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family

• unilateral descent

2. (noun) a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ

• appendage
• outgrowth
• process