mother

Meanings

• a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
  • "the mother of three children"
• a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
• a term of address for an elderly woman
• a term of address for a mother superior
• a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
  • "necessity is the mother of invention"
• care for like a mother
• make children

Synonyms

beget, bring forth, engender, father, female parent, fuss, generate, get, overprotect, sire