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Definition of mammary

mammary

/ˈmæm.ə.ɹi/
mam · ma · ry
Plural:mammaries
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• adjective

1

Relating to, situated in, or affecting the human breasts or the milk-secreting organs of other mammals.

Example

"All female mammals possess specialized mammary glands that produce milk to nourish their newborn offspring."

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• noun

1

A milk-producing gland or breast of a female mammal (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The veterinarian carefully examined the cow's mammaries for any signs of inflammation or infection."

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mammoth

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Modern Latin mammarius, derived from classical Latin mamma meaning "breast" or "udder," an imitative word originating from infant speech.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mammary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mammary
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