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Source: gcide
Matricide \Mat"ri*cide\, n. [L. matricidium; mater mother +
   coedere to kill, slay: cf. F. matricide. See {Mother}, and
   cf. {Homicide}.]
   1. The murder of a mother by her son or daughter.
      
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   2. [L. matricida: cf. F. matricide.] One who murders one's
      own mother.
      
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