udder — the mammary gland of female mammals, especially cows, used for milk production
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the mammary gland of female mammals, especially cows, used for milk production
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌdər/
Example Sentences
- The vet examined the cow's udder to check for any signs of mastitis.
- Little Timmy was amazed to learn that milk comes from a cow's udder, not from a carton!
- The dairy farmer carefully cleaned each cow's udder before milking time.
udder
NOUN[/ˈʌdər/]
the mammary gland of female mammals, especially cows, used for milk production
Cow's udder produces fresh milk
Don't shudder at the udder - let courage be your rudder!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'ūder', which came from the common ancestor of Germanic languages. It is ultimately related to the Proto-Indo-European root '*h₁ewdʰr-' meaning 'breast' or 'nipple', making it an extremely ancient term.
Breakdown
The word evolved directly from Old English 'ūder' to Middle English 'udder', with the doubling of the final consonant reflecting phonetic changes in the transition between Old and Middle English periods. The root '*h₁ewdʰr-' (breast/udder) is shared across Indo-European languages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vet examined the cow's udder to check for any signs of mastitis.”
“Little Timmy was amazed to learn that milk comes from a cow's udder, not from a carton!”
“The dairy farmer carefully cleaned each cow's udder before milking time.”
“My city friend thought the cow's udder was some kind of weird balloon animal!”
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