noun
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
Synonyms
female parent
Examples
- the mother of three children
noun
a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria
Examples
- 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
Examples
- necessity is the mother of invention
verb
care for like a mother
Synonyms
Examples
- She fusses over her husband
verb
make (offspring) by reproduction
Synonyms
Examples
- Abraham begot Isaac
- John fathered four daughters