kraamkoorts

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kraam +‎ koorts.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkraːm.koːrts/
• Hyphenation: kraam‧koorts

Noun

kraamkoorts f (uncountable)

1. puerperal fever, postpartum endometritis [from late 18th c.]

   Synonym: kraamvrouwenkoorts

Descendants

• → West Frisian: kreamkoarts (calque)