natal



From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:


Natal \Na"tal\ (n[=a]"tal), a. [L. natalis, fr. natus, p. p. of
   nasci to be born: cf. F. natal. See Nation, and cf.
   Noel.]
   1. Of or pertaining to one's birth; accompying or dating from
      one's birth; native.
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            Princes' children took names from their natal
            places.                               --Camden.
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            Propitious star, whose sacred power
            Presided o'er the monarch's natal hour. --Prior.
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   2. (Astrol.) Presiding over nativity; as, natal Jove.
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   Syn: Native, natural. See Native.
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