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foster

8 entries found.
  1. 1foster (adjective)
  2. 2foster (transitive verb)
  3. Foster (biographical name)
  4. Foster (biographical name)
  5. Foster (biographical name)
  6. foster home (noun)
  7. Foster City (geographical name)
  8. bananas Foster (noun)

Main Entry: 1fos·ter
Pronunciation: \ˈfȯs-tər, ˈfäs-\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English fōstor-, from fōstor food, feeding; akin to Old English fōda food
Date: before 12th century

: affording, receiving, or sharing nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties


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