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Topic: Family Members

nursemaid

IPA: /ˈnɜːrˌmeɪd/

KK: /ˈnɜrsˌmeɪd/

noun

Definition: A woman or girl who is hired to take care of children, often helping with their daily needs and activities.

Example: The nursemaid took the children to the park for a fun day outside.

nursery

IPA: /ˈnɜːrsəri/

KK: /ˈnɜr.sə.ri/

noun

Definition: A place where young children are cared for while their parents are away, or a place where plants are grown.

Example: The children played happily in the nursery while their parents attended a meeting.

nursling

IPA: /ˈnɜːrs.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈnɜrs.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A young child or animal that is still being fed with milk, usually from its mother.

Example: The mother cat gently licked her nursling to keep it clean and warm.

nurturer

IPA: /ˈnɜːrtʃər/

KK: /ˈnɜːrtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of and encourages the growth or development of someone or something.

Example: She is a nurturer who always supports her children's dreams.

oba

IPA: /ˈoʊbə/

KK: /oba/

noun

Definition: A hereditary leader or king from certain ethnic groups in Benin and Nigeria.

Example: The oba welcomed the guests with traditional ceremonies.

octuplet

IPA: //ɒkˈtʌplɪt//

KK: /ɑkˈtʌplɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of eight things or one of eight babies born at the same time.

Example: The couple was surprised to learn they were expecting octuplets.

oldwife

IPA: //oʊldˈwaɪf//

KK: /oʊldˌwaɪf/

noun

Definition: A type of fish that includes species like the alewife and menhaden, often found in marine environments.

Example: The oldwife is known for its unique appearance and is often caught by fishermen.

orphan

IPA: /ˈɔːrfən/

KK: /ˈɔrfən/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who has lost their parents and does not have guardians or caregivers.

Example: The orphan child was taken in by a loving family.

noun

Definition: A child who has lost their parents and does not have anyone to take care of them.

Example: The orphan was taken in by a caring family.

transitive verb

Definition: To take away a parent or parents from a child or young animal, leaving them without guardians.

Example: The storm orphaned many young animals in the forest.

orphanage

IPA: /ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈɔrfənɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A place where children who do not have parents are taken care of and provided with shelter, food, and education.

Example: The orphanage provided a loving home for many children in need.

orphaned

IPA: /ˈɔːfənd/

KK: /ˈɔrfənd/

adjective

Definition: Describes someone, usually a child, who has lost their parents and is left without family support.

Example: The orphaned child was taken in by a caring family.

verb

Definition: To have lost one's parents, typically referring to a child who no longer has living parents.

Example: After the disaster, many children were orphaned and needed care.

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