"motherload" meaning in All languages combined

See motherload on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: motherloads [plural]
Etymology: A corruption of motherlode. Head templates: {{en-noun}} motherload (plural motherloads)
  1. A very large amount of something, especially something valuable.
    Sense id: en-motherload-en-noun-nig3Txu6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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