birthmother en · NOUN
Etymology
From birth + mother.
Meanings
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The biological mother of an adopted child.
The Agency educated us on the adoption process and gave us the opportunity to meet with other adoptive parents and also prospective birthmothers.
1989 June 16, Adoptive mother and father, “Top-Notch Agency”, in Chicago Reader:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| birthmothers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| birth mother | alternative | lexicographic |