Motherly character? (6)
I believe the answer is:
nature
I believe this is a double definition.
'motherly' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'character?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for nature that I've seen before include "The world with allits features and living things" , "Character - wildlife" , "Fundamental character" , "variety" , "Fundamental qualities" .)