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mamma

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Noun — The milk-producing organ in female mammals, including the breast; anatomical term for the mammary gland.

Etymology

A learned borrowing from Latin mamma ("breast").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mamma” mean?

The word “mamma” means the milk-producing organ in female mammals, including the breast; anatomical term for the mammary gland. In plain terms, the formal anatomical word for the breast or mammary gland — not the same as the informal "mama" meaning mother.

How do you pronounce “mamma”?

“Mamma” is pronounced MA-muh (/ˈmæmə/ in IPA).

How do you use “mamma” in a sentence?

Here is “mamma” used in a sentence: “The textbook diagram labelled the parts of the mamma.”

What part of speech is “mamma”?

“Mamma” is a noun.

Where does the word “mamma” come from?

The word “mamma” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin mamma ("breast").

Is “mamma” a common word?

“Mamma” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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