noun

mammal

mammal

Humans, dogs, and whales are all mammals.

Humans, dogs, and whales are all mammals.

A key feature of a mammal is producing milk.

A key feature of a mammal is producing milk.

((noun)) mammal A dolphin is a marine mammal.

animal, creature, vertebrate

From Latin 'mamma' meaning 'breast', referring to the mammary glands used to feed young.

Connect 'mammal' to 'mama' or the Latin 'mamma' (breast). Mammals are animals that feed their young with milk.

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