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mothers superior

mothers superior is the plural of mother superior.

Meaning of mother superior

Noun

mother superior (plural mothers superior or mother superiors)

  1. A nun in charge of a priory or convent; either a prioress or an abbess.

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Noun capitalized: Mothers Superior

Mother Superiors

  1. (plural) plural of Mother Superior

Questions about mothers superior

What is mothers superior the plural of?
Mothers superior is the plural of mother superior.
What part of speech is mothers superior?
Mothers superior is a noun.

Words near mothers superior in the dictionary

  1. motherplants
  2. mothers
  3. Mothers Day
  4. Mothers Days
  5. mothers of chapel
  6. mothers superior
  7. mothers up
  8. Mothers' Day
  9. Mothers' Days
  10. mothers' lines
  11. mothers-in-law

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