What it means
- (noun) An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair and feeding milk to its young.
- (noun) A vertebrate with three bones in the inner ear and one in the jaw.
Word notes
The term "mammal" derives from the Latin "mammalis," which is rooted in "mamma," meaning "breast." This etymology highlights the defining characteristic of mammals: their ability to nurse their young with milk produced by mammary glands. The word belongs to a rich lexical family that includes terms like "mammary" and "mammoth," illustrating the broad connections within the biological taxonomy. Mammals represent a diverse class of animals, encompassing creatures ranging from tiny shrews to enormous whales. They are distinguished not only by their lactation but also by features such as fur or hair, and their endothermic nature, which enables them to maintain a constant body temperature. This adaptability allows mammals to thrive in various environments, from the depths of the ocean to the heights of mountain ranges.
Letter analysis
- Mammals contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 4 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Other 7-letter words
- abalone
- abandon
- abashed
- abashes
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- abating
- abbrevs
- abdomen
- abducts
- abetted
- abetter
- abettor
- abiding
- ability
- abjured
- abjures
- abolish
- aborted
Words starting with MAM
- mama
- mamas
- mambo
- mamboed
- mamboing
- mambos
- mamma
- mammal
- mammalian
- mammalians
- mammary
- mammas
- mammogram
- mammograms
- mammography
- mammon
- mammoth
- mammoths
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Common questions
What does Mammals mean?
An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair and feeding milk to its young.
How many letters are in Mammals?
Mammals has 7 letters.
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