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
