Parent - Definition
parent
n 1: a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth
to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the
role of guardian [ant: child, kid]
2: an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are
obtained
v 1: bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children" [syn:
rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent]