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Mater vs. Pater — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Mater and Pater

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Definitions

Mater

Mother
The mater has kept on the house in London

Pater

Father.

Mater

Mother.

Pater

Father.

Mater

Mother.

Pater

An informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
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Mater

(anatomy) A meninx; the dura mater, arachnoid mater, or pia mater of the brain.

Mater

(biology) Someone or something that mates.

Mater

See Alma mater, Dura mater, and Pia mater.

Mater

Informal terms for a mother

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