mother

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); "the mother of three children"

a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar

a term of address for an elderly woman

a term of address for a mother superior

a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation; "necessity is the mother of invention"

care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband"

make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"