Mother (noun)

1. A female parent.
2. A woman in authority, especially a female parent.
3. A source of something.
4. A term of address for a woman of advanced years.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english mōdor; akin to old high german muoter mother, latin mater.

Examples:

1. She is a great mother to her children.
2. His mother was always there for him whenever he needed her.
3. The river is the mother of all life in the valley.
4. Mother, can you please pass me the salt?
5. She is the mother of invention, always finding new solutions to problems.