Word: doula
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dou
la
Definition: A support person, usually female, who may not have medical or midwifery training, who provides emotional and practical assistance to a pregnant mother or couple before, during or after childbirth.
Morphemes:
Affix: doula
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A support person, usually female, who may not have medical or midwifery training, who provides emotional and practical assistance to a pregnant mother or couple before, during or after childbirth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δούλη
Language: grc
Decoded: doule
Meaning: female slave