Word: motherhouse
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mo
ther
house
Definition: The convent which is the seat (and often the above original foundation) of the superior of an order or congregation, and/or on which lower ranking houses (such as priories under an abbot) depend.
Morphemes:
Affix: mother
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The female superior or head of a religious house; an abbess, etc.
Affix: house
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word).