mammals
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/ˈmæməlz/
(mammal)
warm-blooded animal with hair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mammal' originates from the Latin word 'mammalis', which is derived from 'mamma', meaning 'breast'.
Historical Evolution
'mammalis' transformed into the French word 'mammal', and eventually became the modern English word 'mammal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the breast', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a class of animals with mammary glands'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands which in females produce milk for feeding their young.
Humans, dogs, and whales are all examples of mammals.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 00:30