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filial

fil.ial \'fil-e--*l, 'fil-y*l\ \-e-\ aj [ME, fr. LL filialis, fr. L filius 
   son] 1: of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter  2: having or 
   assuming the relation of a child or offspring  - fil.ial.ly av