mammalian

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English

Etymology

From mammal +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /məˈmeɪl.jən/, /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/
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Adjective

mammalian (comparative more mammalian, superlative most mammalian)

  1. of, or pertaining to, mammals
    • 2013 July-August, Fenella Saunders, “Tiny Lenses See the Big Picture”, in American Scientist:
      The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.
  2. like a mammal

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Noun

mammalian (plural mammalians)

  1. Any mammal.

Translations

any mammal — see mammal
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