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Definition of nonmammalian

nonmammalian

/ˌnɑːn.məˈmeɪ.li.ən/
non · mam · ma · li · an
Plural:nonmammalians
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nonmammalian Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not belonging to the class Mammalia; relating to animals that are not mammals.

Example

"The museum features an extensive collection of nonmammalian fossils, including dinosaurs and giant marine reptiles."

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• noun

1

An animal that does not belong to the class Mammalia, such as a bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or invertebrate.

Example

"While testing the new veterinary medicine, the researchers also observed its safety profile in birds, reptiles, and other nonmammalians."

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• Rhymes for nonmammalian

• Nearby Words

nonjudgmentally
nonlinearly
nonlocally
nonmammalian
nonmystically
nonobviousness
nonpigmented

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') with 'mammalian', which derives from the Latin 'mamma' (breast or teat), referring to animals that nurse their young.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonmammalian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonmammalian
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