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mamma (1)
mam·ma [ mámmə ] (plural mam·mae [ má m ])


noun 
Definition:
 
milk-secreting organ: the milk-secreting organ of female mammals, e.g. a woman's breast or a cow's udder. It includes the mammary gland and associated exterior structures such as the nipple or teat. ( technical )

[Pre-12th century. < Latin]

mam·mate [ má màyt ] adjective
mam·mi·form [ mámmi fàwrm ] adjective
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