mother
/mˈʌðɝ/
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Noun
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); "the mother of three children"
Noun
a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
Noun
a term of address for an elderly woman
Noun
a term of address for a mother superior
Noun
a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation; "necessity is the mother of invention"
Verb
care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband"
Verb
make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don''t recognize them"
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mama
mamma
mammy
mater
mom
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mommy
mother-in-law
mum
mummy
para I
primipara
puerpera
quadripara
quintipara
supermom
surrogate mother