mamelle

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Latin mamilla, diminutive of mamma (breast).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.mɛl/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛl

Noun

mamelle f (plural mamelles)

  1. breast
    Synonyms: sein, (literary) tétin
  2. nipple
    Synonyms: téton, tétin

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