mother
     n 1: 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}] [ant: {father}, {father}]
     2: a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and
        bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider
        or wine to produce vinegar
     3: a term of address for an elderly woman
     4: a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or
        situation; "necessity is the mother of invention"
     v 1: care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband" [syn:
          {fuss}, {overprotect}]
     2: make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father
        children but don't recognize them" [syn: {beget}, {get}, {engender},
         {father}, {sire}, {generate}, {bring forth}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0