mammalian

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
20
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/məˈmeɪl.jən/ (US)
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/məˈmeɪl.jən/ (US) · /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/ (US)

Definition of mammalian

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Of, or pertaining to, mammals.
    “The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.”
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adj

  1. Of, or pertaining to, mammals.
    “The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.”
  2. Like a mammal.

noun

  1. Any mammal.

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Etymology

From mammal + -ian.

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