madre

[mah-thre, mah-drey]

noun

Spanish.

plural

madres 

1. mother.

Example Sentences

The Department of Angels, a group formed after the fires to aid in recovery, conducted a survey of Altadena, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Pasadena and Sierra Madre fire victims in June that found only 1 in 4 had insurance claims fully approved.

From Los Angeles Times

This weekend, Sacramento will host a major international gathering affiliated with the “slow food” movement, and to the surprise of some, the Wilton Rancheria is the top sponsor of the three-day Terra Madre Americas.

From Los Angeles Times

The $500,000 the tribe is contributing to Terra Madre, they say, is aimed more toward the latter — including demonstrating the health and environmental benefits of traditional food practices.

From Los Angeles Times

“My people have tried to live in balance and with a constant relationship with the land. ...Terra Madre, to me, speaks to my people.”

From Los Angeles Times

But leading the sponsorship of Terra Madre Americas is something new for this California tribe.

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