mother

phonetic symbol: / mʌ́ðɚ / 

mother - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
e.g.)
・necessity is the mother of invention

[ noun ]
■ a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
e.g.)
・the mother of three children
female parent

[ noun ]
■ a term of address for a mother superior

[ noun ]
■ a term of address for an elderly woman

[ noun ]
■ a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria
■ forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar

[ verb ]
■ make children
beget , bring forth , engender , father , generate , get , sire

[ verb ]
■ care for like a mother
fuss , overprotect

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