mammal — a warm-blooded animal that feeds milk to its young and usually has hair or fur
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a warm-blooded animal that feeds milk to its young and usually has hair or fur
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæməl/
Korean meaning: 새끼에게 젖을 먹이고 보통 털이 있는 온혈동물, 포유동물
Korean pronunciation: 맘-멀 (강세: 맘)
Example Sentences
- My cat is a mammal, which explains why she's always demanding expensive cat food like she's dining at a five-star restaurant.
- Humans are mammals, but sometimes I wonder if my teenage brother evolved from a different species entirely.
- Scientists study mammal behavior to understand how different species adapt to their environment.
mammal
NOUN//ˈmæməl//
a warm-blooded animal that feeds milk to its young and usually has hair or fur
Warm-blooded animals nursing their young
Every camel mammal deserves a channel!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'mamma' meaning 'breast' or 'mother,' referring to the defining characteristic of mammals—the presence of mammary glands used to nurse offspring.
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📝Examples
“My cat is a mammal, which explains why she's always demanding expensive cat food like she's dining at a five-star restaurant.”
“Humans are mammals, but sometimes I wonder if my teenage brother evolved from a different species entirely.”
“Scientists study mammal behavior to understand how different species adapt to their environment.”
“The blue whale is not only the largest mammal but also the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth.”
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