is a specific kind of: parent.

is a broader term that covers: ma, mama, mamma, mammy, mom, momma, mommy, mum, mummy | mater | mother-in-law | para I, primipara | puerpera | quadripara | quintipara | supermom | surrogate mother.

instances of which are: Blessed Virgin, Madonna, Mary, The Virgin, Virgin Mary.

is the opposite of: begetter, father, male parent.

derivation: maternity, motherhood | beget, bring forth, engender, father, generate, get, mother, sire | fuss, mother, overprotect | motherly.