matica

Noun

 * 1) queen (insects)
 * 2) source, home (figuratively)
 * 3) mainstream (also figuratively)
 * 4) registry, record book
 * 5) nut, fastener (piece of metal)

Etymology
From mať, related to Sanskrit mātr, mother.

Noun

 * 1) matrix
 * 2) nut (hardware)
 * 3) fraternal organization

Noun

 * 1) queen (insects)
 * 2) home base (central unit of organisation)
 * 3) nut (piece of metal)