a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); the mother of three children

[ Syn: female parent , female parent ]

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; She fusses over her husband

[ Syn: fuss , overprotect ]

make children; Abraham begot Isaac; Men often father children but dont recognize them

[ Syn: beget , get , engender , father , sire , generate , bring forth ]