Letter F

Filial

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<B>1.</B> In genetics, the first generation that results from the crossing of two parental lines, as the filial generation.

<B>2.</B> In general, pertaining to the relationship of children, both sons and daughters, to their parents.

From the Latin filialis, from filius (son) and filia (daughter).

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