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matricula consular
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matrimony vine
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matrimony

mat·ri·mo·ny [ máttrə mnee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. married state: the state or condition of being married

2. marriage ceremony: the religious ceremony of marriage

[13th century. Directly or via Anglo-Norman matrimonie< Latin matrimonium "state of motherhood" (because of the association of marriage with parenthood) < matr- "mother"]
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