mammal
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mammal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A warm-blooded vertebrate animal with hair or fur that feeds its young with milk.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Modern Latin Mammalia, coined in 1758 by Linnaeus, from Latin mamma ("breast").
Full origin of mammal →Frequently asked questions
What does “mammal” mean?
The word “mammal” means a warm-blooded vertebrate animal with hair or fur that feeds its young with milk. In plain terms, any animal that has fur, is warm-blooded, and nurses its young with milk.
How do you pronounce “mammal”?
“Mammal” is pronounced MA-muhl (/ˈmæməl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mammal” in a sentence?
Here is “mammal” used in a sentence: “Whales are mammals even though they live in the ocean.”
What is another word for “mammal”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mammal” include mammalian.
What part of speech is “mammal”?
“Mammal” is a noun.
Where does the word “mammal” come from?
The word “mammal” dates back to around 1758 and comes from Latin. From Modern Latin Mammalia, coined in 1758 by Linnaeus, from Latin mamma ("breast").
Is “mammal” a common word?
“Mammal” is an uncommon word in modern English.