couvade
pronunciation
How to pronounce couvade in British English:
UK [ku:'vɑ:d]
How to pronounce couvade in American English:
US [ku'vɑd]
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- Noun:
- a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child
Word Origin
- couvade
- couvade: see incubate
Example
- 1. You 've got couvade syndrome .
- 2. Somatic symptoms , couvade syndrome , stress , social support .