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uxorial

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ux·o·ri·al  (k-sôr-l, -sr-, g-zôr-, -zr-)
adj.
Of a wife; regarded as befitting a wife.

[From Latin uxrius, from uxor, wife.]

ux·ori·al·ly adv.

uxorial [ʌkˈsɔːrɪəl]
adj
of or relating to a wife uxorial influence
[from Latin uxor wife]
uxorially  adv
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Adj.1.uxorial - befitting or characteristic of a wife


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Meaning "of or pertaining to wives," The description uxorial strives To be redolent of Sex and comfort and love, But it gives Uncle Herbie bad hives.
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