DEFINITION: n. The sacrifice a mother makes when she gives everything to her children, including life itself, and then simply lets them go. v. To give someone everything and then watch them walk away.

Matrisacrifract

Created by: mplsbohemian

Pronunciation: matt-rih-SACK-rih-fract

Sentence: Though she meant well, Alex was glad when his mother reached the point of matrisacrifract.

Etymology: matri- + sacrif(ice) + fract(ure) [a sacrifice followed by a break]. And, c'mon, it's just fun to say. :)

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