motherhood

English

/ˈmʌðəhʊd/, /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/

noun
Definitions
  • The state of being a mother.
  • Mothers, considered as a group.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English moderhode suffix from English mother (fermented culture).

Origin

English

mother

Gloss

fermented culture

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