Matutinal is an adjective that means 'EARLY' or 'of the morning'. It is derived from the Latin word matutinus, which means 'of or belonging to the morning'. The crossword solutions for this term are EARLY (5 letters) and EARL (4 letters). EARLY is an adjective that means 'happening or done at the beginning of the day or the usual time'. EARL is a noun that refers to a British nobleman ranking below a marquess and above a viscount.