plural of mother

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mother

plural of mother-to-be

A proposed form of African feminism focusing on motherhood, nature, and nurture.

mothering; maternal care

Befitting a mother; motherly. / In the state of motherhood; pregnant. / Having a mother.

plural of mothering

The state or quality of being a mother.

A (human) female who has given birth to a baby; this person in relation to her child or children. / A human female who parents an adopted or fostered child.

(chiefly transitive) To give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.) / (transitive) To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.