English Explanatory Dictionary

allomother

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A human or other creature that provides some maternal care for the young born of another.
verb
  1. To provide maternal care for another creature's young.

Pronunciation

/ˈæləˌmʌðə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-allomother.wav /ˈæləˌmʌðɚ/

Word forms

allomother allomothers allomothering allomothered

Etymology

From allo- + mother.

Synonyms

othermother

Related words

allomaternal
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