"drag mother" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɹæɡ ˈmʌðɚ/ [US] Forms: drag mothers [plural]
Etymology: From drag (“women's clothing worn by men”) + mother. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|drag|mother|t1=women's clothing worn by men}} drag (“women's clothing worn by men”) + mother Head templates: {{en-noun}} drag mother (plural drag mothers)
  1. (LGBTQ) A drag queen who supports or mentors younger or less-experienced drag queens.
    Sense id: en-drag_mother-en-noun-S-ZuN8pg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Gender, LGBTQ, People
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