n. |
[1] |
father/mother
,
progenitor
,
progenitrix
,
procreator
,
begetter
,
materfamilias/paterfamilias
,
foster-parent
,
stepmother/stepfather
,
guardian
,
(Colloq) old lady/old man
,
(Brit) (Old-fashioned) facetiousmater/pater
|
[2] |
source
,
origin
,
originator
,
well-spring
,
fountain-head
,
root
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