Mammal
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmæməl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mammal is a noun meaning (paleontology) A vertebrate with three bones in the inner ear and one in the jaw.
Meaning
(paleontology) A vertebrate with three bones in the inner ear and one in the jaw.
More Meanings
- A vertebrate animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having fur or hair and producing milk with which to feed their young.
Word Forms
- mammals
Synonyms for mammal
Depending on context, synonyms include mammalian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mammalia, fishes, animal, marine, birds, mammifer.
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