MOTHERHOUSE

Meaning of MOTHERHOUSE in English

Pronunciation: - ˌ hau ̇ s

Function: noun

Date: 1661

1 : the convent in which the superior of a religious community resides

2 : the original convent of a religious community

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MOTHERHOUSE — noun Date: 1661 the convent in which the superior of a religious community resides, the original convent of a religious …
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MOTHERHOUSE — noun Date: 1661 1. : the convent in which the superior of a religious community resides 2. : the original …
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MOTHERHOUSE — [moth.er.house] n (1661) 1: the convent in which the superior of a religious community resides 2: the original convent of …
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