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healer / medicine woman
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ku.ɾɐ̃ˈdɐj.ɾɐ/cu·ran·dei·ra
Definition
1A woman who practices healing illnesses using traditional methods, herbs, prayers, or rituals, often without recognized academic medical training.
Usage examples
“The old village healer was sought by everyone to treat ailments and the evil eye.”
“She learned from her grandmother to be a healer, knowing the properties of all the plants in the region.”
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traditional healervillage healerconsultation with the healer