adjective
- having the caring, protective qualities typical of a mother
- containing or resembling mother of vinegar (a gelatinous substance)
Usage: culinary
Examples
- She had a mothery way of fussing over the injured bird.
- The teacher’s mothery concern for her students was evident.
- His mothery instincts kicked in when he saw the lost child.
- The vinegar looked mothery with floating sediment.
- This mothery liquid needs to be strained before use.
- Her mothery embrace made everyone feel safe.