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parent

One entry found.

Main Entry:
par·ent Listen to the pronunciation of parent
Pronunciation:
\ˈpar-ənt, ˈper-\
Function:
noun
1 : one that begets or brings forth offspring 2 : the material or source from which something is derived
— parent adjective
— pa·ren·tal \pə-ˈrent-əl\ Listen to the pronunciation of parental adjective
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