mamma
MA-muh
Mamma (noun) means the milk-producing organ in female mammals, including the breast; anatomical term for the mammary gland. Example: “The textbook diagram labelled the parts of the mamma.”
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The milk-producing organ in female mammals, including the breast; anatomical term for the mammary gland.
"The textbook diagram labelled the parts of the mamma."
How to use mamma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal anatomical word for the breast or mammary gland — not the same as the informal "mama" meaning mother.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mammae, mammas
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The textbook diagram labelled the parts of the _____.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin mamma ("breast").
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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.
