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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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