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accoucheur
[ ak-oo-shur; French a-koo-shœr ]
/ ˌæk uˈʃɜr; French a kuˈʃœr /
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noun, plural ac·cou·cheurs [ak-oo-shurz; French a-koo-shœr]. /ˌæk uˈʃɜrz; French a kuˈʃœr/.
a person who assists during childbirth, especially an obstetrician.
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Origin of accoucheur
From French, dating back to 1750–60; see origin at accouchement, -eur
Words nearby accoucheur
accordion pleat, accordion pleats, accost, accosted, accouchement, accoucheur, accoucheur's hand, accoucheuse, account, accountability, accountable
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British Dictionary definitions for accoucheur
accoucheur
/ French (akuʃœr) /
noun
a male obstetrician or midwife
Word Origin for accoucheur
literally: one who is present at the bedside
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