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ayah
a·yah [  ə ] (plural a·yahs)


noun 
Definition:
 
South Asia maid acting as baby nurse: in South Asia, a maid whose duties include the care of children
[Late 18th century. Via Portuguese aia "woman tutor" < Latin avia "grandmother"]
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