mama

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noun

  1. parent
    the person or animal who procreates or gives birth to a child; parent, mother, father
  2. caretaker
    the person who nurtures, raises or cares for a child; parent, mother, father, legal guardian, wet nurse, nurturer, childcare worker, babysitter, caretaker
  3. adult
    a person old enough to be a parent
  4. ancestor
  5. originator
    the person or being who caused something new to exist and evolve; creator, founder, inventor, originator
  6. maintainer
    a person who fosters the growth, development and wellness of something

transitive verb

  • to act or serve as a mama to; to raise, cultivate, parent, care for

Examples

mama mama parent of parent; grandparent
telo mama child-rearing beverage; milk
mama e kasi to take care of plants; grow or cultivate plants

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