Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cub-mistress
noun
/kʌbˈmɪs.trɪs/
Definition
A woman who has female cubs or a term from certain animal contexts referring to a female bear caring for her young.
Examples
- The cub-mistress watched over her newborns with great care.
- In the wild, a cub-mistress ensures the safety of her cubs against predators.
- During the spring, the cub-mistress emerges from hibernation with her young.
Meaning
The term cub-mistress is generally used in a zoological context, specifically relating to a female bear that is nursing or taking care of her offspring, referred to as cubs.
Synonyms
- mother bear
- sow (specifically when referring to bears)
- female parent
