"nipple shield" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nipple shields [plural]
Etymology: nipple + shield. First use appears c. 1799 in the writings of Michael Underwood. Etymology templates: {{com|en|nipple|shield}} nipple + shield Head templates: {{en-noun}} nipple shield (plural nipple shields)
  1. A defence for the nipple worn by a breastfeeding woman. Wikipedia link: Michael Underwood (physician) Categories (topical): Breastfeeding

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