udder
1 synonym for udder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The milk-producing organ hanging beneath cattle, goats, sheep, and similar animals.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Etymology
From Old English uder, tracing back to a very old Proto-Indo-European root also behind the Latin "uber" and German "Euter" — all meaning the same thing.
Full origin of udder →Frequently asked questions
What does “udder” mean?
The word “udder” means the milk-producing organ hanging beneath cattle, goats, sheep, and similar animals. In plain terms, the baglike organ under a cow or goat that makes and stores milk.
How do you pronounce “udder”?
“Udder” is pronounced UH-duh (/ˈʌdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “udder” in a sentence?
Here is “udder” used in a sentence: “The farmer attached the milking machine to the cow's udder.”
What part of speech is “udder”?
“Udder” is a noun.
Where does the word “udder” come from?
The word “udder” comes from Latin. From Old English uder, tracing back to a very old Proto-Indo-European root also behind the Latin "uber" and German "Euter" — all meaning the same thing.
