Dictionary Entry
mammal
nounFind the meaning of the word mammal, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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A warm-blooded vertebrate animal that has hair or fur and feeds its young with milk.
Example Sentence
Dogs, cats, humans, and whales are all mammals, distinguished by having fur, being warm-blooded, and feeding young with milk.
Usage Note
Used to classify and describe a major group of animals characterized by features like having fur or hair, being warm-blooded, and producing milk for their young. This helps in biological studies, zoology, and understanding animal diversity.
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