apical ancestor

短语

词形变化

apical ancestors 复数 apical ancestors

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    In kinship and descent, a common ancestor from whom a lineage or clan may trace its descent. The ancestor who is at the apex of the genealogy.

  2. 2.

    For clans, a common ancestor, who may be real, fictionalized, or a nonhuman totem.