Mater vs. Pater

Maternoun

Mother.

Paternoun

father

Maternoun

(anatomy) Either of the dura mater and pia mater of the brain.

Paternoun

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

Maternoun

(biology) Someone or something that mates.

Maternoun

See Alma mater, Dura mater, and Pia mater.

Maternoun

informal terms for a mother

Maternoun

mother

‘the mater has kept on the house in London’;