The term Maternal refers to qualities or characteristics related to motherhood. ANCESTRAL, with 9 letters, is an adjective that means relating to one's ancestors or family line. FAMILIAL, with 8 letters, is an adjective that describes something related to a family or family life. DISTAFF, with 7 letters, is an adjective that is used to describe the female side of a family. Enate, with 5 letters, is an adjective that means related on the mother's side. Finally, MOTHERLY, with 8 letters, is an adjective that describes qualities or characteristics related to motherhood.