den_mother (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the expression *den mother*:
NOUN	person	den mother	someone who plays the role of a den mother
NOUN	person	den mother	a woman who supervises a den of Cub Scouts

English > *den mother*: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning	someone who plays the role of a den mother.
Examples	"he serves as den mother to all the freshmen in this dormitory" "she's the den mother to new secretaries"
Broader	supervisor	One who supervises or has charge and direction of

English > *den mother*: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning	A woman who supervises a den of Cub Scouts.
Broader	chaperon, chaperone	One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

HyperDic: den_mother