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Happy Ma Day!

  • May 10, 2015
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

The word for “mother” starts with “M” in a lot of languages, including Spanish (madre), French (mère), Russian (mat), and Hindu (mataji). Linguists say “ma” is one of the most basic early syllables babies can make, which explains “ma,” “mom,” and “mama”! (Syda Productions / Shutterstock)

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