Noun: matriarch (matriarchs) 'mey-tree,aa(r)k
- A female head of a family or tribe
"The matriarch made all important decisions for the clan";
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- A feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons)
"The cartoonist depicted the family matriarch as a lovable, bossy figure with an ample bosom"
Derived forms: matriarchs
Type of: adult female, head of household, woman
Encyclopedia: Matriarch