Meaning of the word accoucheuse in English

What does accoucheuse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

accoucheuse

US /ˌækuˈʃuːz/
UK /ˌækuˈʃuːz/

Noun

a midwife (archaic or formal term)

Example:
The experienced accoucheuse assisted with the difficult birth.
In historical texts, the term accoucheuse was commonly used.