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

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

informal terms for a mother

an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously

the mother of your spouse

(obstetrics) woman who has been delivered of a child for the first time

a woman in childbirth or shortly thereafter

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics