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matercula.

affectionate term for mother;

9 characters4 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[maːˈtɛr.kʊ.ɫa]Classical-Latin[maˈtɛr.ku.la]

diminutive of māter
declension-1 · diminutive · form-of
little mother
declension-1 · endearing

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Diminutive from māter (“mother”) + -cula.

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