mum

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun of China
  2. noun informal terms for a mother
  3. noun secrecy

Etymology

Alternative form of mam, or an abbreviation of mummy. Compare mom, mama.

In classic literature

Synonyms

florist's chrysanthemum, florists' chrysanthemum, Dendranthema grandifloruom, Chrysanthemum morifolium

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