"motherlove" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: mother + love Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mother|love}} mother + love Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} motherlove (uncountable)
  1. (especially religion) Maternal love. Tags: especially, uncountable Categories (topical): Religion
    Sense id: en-motherlove-en-noun-KVGXYuXh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, religion

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