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Word: mother
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Meaning:
Noun:
- A female parent of an animal.
- A (parents a child or (b) gives birth to a baby. Sometimes used in reference to a pregnant female, possibly as a shortened form of mother-to-be (c).
- when followed by a surname A title of respect for one's mother-in-law.
- coarse|slang motherfucker.
- colloquial A striking example.
- figuratively A female ancestor.
- figuratively Any elderly woman, especially within a particular community
- figuratively Any person or entity which performs mothering.
- figuratively A source or origin, viewed affectionately.
- Something that is the greatest or most significant of its kind.
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Proper noun:
- A title given to a nun or a priestess
- One's mother
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Verb:
- transitive To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.
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