ullá

LanguageAfar (Ethiopia)

Meaning

1. new mother (up to the 40th day after giving birth)
2. new mother
3. Refers to a woman who has recently given birth, specifically within the first forty days.

Examples

Pronunciationulˈla

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteRefers strictly to the postpartum period of forty days.

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