wisewomen
/ˈwaɪzˌwɪmɪn/
noun
- Women who are considered wise, especially in traditional or folk knowledge, such as healing or midwifery.
- The village wisewomen knew which herbs could cure a fever.
- In many cultures, wisewomen were respected for their knowledge of childbirth.
- The old wisewomen of the community passed down their remedies through generations.