definition of
mother

[1] #1 mother n. [female parent] a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); "the mother of three children". wn

[2] #2 mother v. [fuss, overprotect] care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband". wn

[3] #3 mother n. a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar. wn

[4] #4 mother v. [beget, get, engender, father, sire, generate, bring forth] make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them". wn

[5] #5 mother n. a term of address for an elderly woman. wn