definition of
parent

[1] #1 parent n. a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian. wn

[2] #2 parent v. [rear, raise, bring up, nurture] bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children". wn

[3] #3 parent n. an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained. wn