Question

Matrilineal

a. Device used to determine direction, latitude, and local time.
b. Sailing ship capable of long-distance exploration
c. Circular ceremonial roombuilt by the Anasazi.
d. Reliting to, based on, or tracing descent through the maternal life

Answer 1

"Matrilineal" is an adjective describing something that relates to, is based on,
or traces descent through its maternal side ... the line of its mother.