allomother

== English == === Etymology === From allo- + mother. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈæləˌmʌðə(ɹ)/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈæləˌmʌðɚ/ === Noun === allomother (plural allomothers) (zoology) A human or other creature that provides some maternal care for the young born of another. ==== Synonyms ==== othermother ==== Related terms ==== allomaternal ==== Translations ==== === Verb === allomother (third-person singular simple present allomothers, present participle allomothering, simple past and past participle allomothered) (transitive) To provide maternal care for another creature's young.