- earth-mother
- earth-mother (n.) 1904, folkloric spirit of the earth, conceived as sensual, maternal; a translation of Ger. erdmutter.
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earth mother — n. [also E M ] 1. the planet earth regarded, as in mythology, as the source of all life 2. any buxom, sensuous woman who is inclined to mother others … English World dictionary
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earth mother — 1. the earth conceived of as the female principle of fertility and the source of all life. 2. a female spirit or deity serving as a symbol of life or fertility. 3. a sensuous, maternal woman. Also, Earth Mother. [1900 05] * * * ▪ religion… … Universalium
earth mother — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms earth mother : singular earth mother plural earth mothers a woman who prefers natural methods and styles of living and likes to look after people, for example by cooking meals for them … English dictionary
earth mother — earth′ moth er n. (often caps.) 1) the earth conceived of as the female principle of fertility and the source of all life 2) myt a female spirit or deity serving as a symbol of life or fertility 3) a sensuous, maternal woman • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
earth mother — noun the earth conceived of as the female principle of fertility • Hypernyms: ↑earth goddess, ↑earth goddess … Useful english dictionary
earth mother — noun Usage: often capitalized E&M Date: 1902 1. the earth viewed (as in primitive theology) as the divine source of terrestrial life 2. an embodiment of the female principle of fertility ; a nurturing maternal woman … New Collegiate Dictionary
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