amah

/ˈɑː.mə/ · noun

Meaning

In South Asia, a woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse.
In China and Southeast Asia, a female domestic helper.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

housemaid(English)wet nurse(English)maidservant(English)maid(English)nana(English)grandma(English)nursemaid(English)amma(English)ayah(English)hebrew(English)tribal(English)mother(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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